**Arsenal could not find a way past a stubborn Nottingham Forest side as they drew 0-0 at the City Ground.**
Forest had to respond to their nearest struggling rivals West Ham’s win at Tottenham earlier in the day, while Arsenal strived to ensure they did not entirely waste the opportunity they were handed by City’s defeat at Manchester United.
The home side gave as good as they got, coming back strongly after Arsenal had the better of the first half, but they still failed to record a single attempt on target while Arsenal landed 15 shots, four of which should have ended in the back of the net.
Matz Sels made several outstanding saves to keep the Gunners out, including to deny Bukayo Saka’s header in the second half.
The point sees Mikel Arteta’s side move seven points clear of second-placed Manchester City following their defeat to Manchester United.
But Aston Villa could close that gap to four points should they beat Everton on Sunday.