Arsenal failed to take full advantage of a Man City slip-up in the title race as they drew 0-0 against Nottingham Forest. Pep Guardiola's side were beaten 2-0 by Manchester United earlier in the day which meant the Gunners could go nine points clear at the top with a win at the City Ground, although they could not find a way through.

Gabriel Martinelli missed a great chance in the first half with Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka forcing Matz Sels into superb saves during the second 45. Arsenal were rarely troubled at the back with David Raya untested as only six shots were taken at his goal.

Two dropped points leaves Arsenal on 50 with Aston Villa having the chance to reduce the gap to just four if they beat Everton at Villa Park on Sunday.

3-2 victories and goalless draws have become common for Arsenal in the last few weeks with Bournemouth and Chelsea beaten by the former either side of a stalemate against Liverpool. All of those matches came across nine...