Arsenal manager praises team's clinical finishing after Forest victory

Arsenal claimed three points against Nottingham Forest on the back of a late goal from Noni Madueke, who struck 10 minutes from the final whistle to settle a closely contested encounter. The Gunners' performance fell short of their usual standards throughout the match, with the team struggling to create clear-cut opportunities for long periods.

Despite their dominance in possession at times, Arsenal failed to register a shot on target until Madueke's decisive intervention in the closing stages. The breakthrough proved crucial in what had developed into a frustrating afternoon for Arteta's side against a resilient Forest defence.

Following the match, Arteta underlined his team's capacity to deliver results even when playing below their best. He praised his players' finishing ability and their mentality in finding a way to win despite not being at their fluent best throughout the 90 minutes.

The victory maintains Arsenal's push in the league standings, though the performance will likely prompt Arteta to seek improvements in attacking consistency and chance creation ahead of upcoming fixtures.