Arsenal’s title challenge suffered another blow on Wednesday night as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Nottingham Forest.
The result leaves the Gunners further adrift from the top of the Premier League, with their hopes of winning the title this season looking increasingly unlikely.
With Liverpool securing a 2-0 win over Newcastle, Arsenal now find themselves 13 points behind the league leaders, making it look like their pursuit of the Premier League crown will be delayed yet again.ues to Affect Their Performance
Injuries continue to plague Arsenal’s season, forcing Mikel Arteta to make adjustments, including deploying Mikel Merino as a central striker in the game against Forest.
Despite dominating possession, Arsenal struggled to break down Forest’s defense and create enough clear-cut chances.
Arteta acknowledged the need for improvement, especially in the final third, but remained positive about his team’s character and commitment.
Arteta Reflects on the Performance and Hopes for Improvement
Despite the disappointing result, Mikel Arteta remained upbeat, focusing on the effort his players put into the game.
He highlighted Arsenal’s dominance and the energy they brought to the field, especially in defense.
However, he admitted that they lacked the necessary creativity and precision to unlock Forest’s defense.
Arteta emphasized the importance of continuing to push forward and win their remaining matches, even if it means waiting until next season for a potential title challenge.
Leandro Trossard Shares Optimism for Arsenal’s Attack
Forward Leandro Trossard echoed Arteta’s sentiments, praising the team’s performance but acknowledging the need for more attacking creativity.
He emphasized the importance of continuing to work hard and maintain belief, even though the goals are not coming at the moment.
With key players still sidelined due to injury, Trossard expressed hope that things would soon click for the team and that they would be able to find solutions to their attacking struggles.
Arsenal’s Next Steps: Champions League and Premier League Action Ahead
Looking ahead, Arsenal will face PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League Round of 16 on Tuesday, followed by a Premier League clash against Manchester United next weekend.
Arteta and his squad know that the season is far from over, and while their title hopes may be fading, they still have important fixtures ahead to finish the campaign strong. The focus now is on maintaining belief and pushing for the best possible results, starting with their upcoming matches.