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Arsenal edge Nottingham Forest to keep pace with Manchester City

📅 Published: 19 Oct 2026, 01:34 pm IST• 🔄 Updated: 19 Oct 2026, 01:34 pm IST• 4 min read• 0 views
Arsenal forward Noni Madueke celebrates his 80th-minute winning goal against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
Noni Madueke scores the decisive goal for Arsenal against Forest.
Key Points
  • Noni Madueke scored an 80th-minute winner for Arsenal against Nottingham Forest.
  • Arsenal remains three points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City.
  • Brighton & Hove Albion moved to third place after a 5-0 win over Crystal Palace.
  • Manchester United drew 1-1 with Leeds United, leaving them 13th in the table.
  • Bournemouth secured their first league victory of the season by beating Sunderland 2-0.

Arsenal defeated Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground on Sunday, with sources providing conflicting dates of October 18 and October 19, to move into second place in the Premier League table. The victory leaves the London club three points behind league leaders Manchester City.

While some reports recorded the match date as October 19, others identified the contest as taking place on Sunday, October 18. This result maintains the club's position in the ongoing title chase.

Noni Madueke scores Arsenal's only shot on target

Substitute Noni Madueke scored the match-winning goal in the 80th minute, which served as Arsenal's only shot on target during the entire fixture. Madueke danced past Daniel Munoz before his strike deflected off Jair Cunha, wrong-footing goalkeeper Matz Sels.

Madueke said after the win"We're really happy, we did it all together. We showed grit, determination, and maybe we showed a champion spirit here for that, really pleased".

Brighton thrash Crystal Palace 5-0 with Diego Gomez wonder goal

Brighton & Hove Albion defeated Crystal Palace 5-0 on Sunday, leaving the club third in the table with 16 points. They currently trail leaders Manchester City by five points.

Diego Gomez scored from inside his own half in the 7th minute after robbing Adam Wharton of the ball near the halfway line. Additional goals were provided by a Jaydee Canvot own goal in the 4th minute, Yasin Ayari in the 10th minute, Charalampos Kostoulas after halftime, and Jack Hinshelwood in the 84th minute.

The club has scored 23 goals in their first seven games. This figure is the fourth-highest total for that stage in Premier League history.

Manchester United held to 1-1 draw by Leeds United

Manchester United and Leeds United played to a 1-1 draw at Elland Road on 19 October 2026. This result leaves Leeds United in seventh place in the Premier League table.

Bryan Mbeumo scored the goal for Manchester United in the 35th minute. Dominic Calvert-Lewin provided the equalizer for Leeds United in the 51st minute.

Manchester United now sits in 13th place in the league table with only one win recorded from seven games. The club has gone winless in their past six matches across all competitions. This standing marks the club's fewest wins at this stage of a top-flight campaign since the 1986/87 season.

Bournemouth secure first league win against Sunderland

Bournemouth secured their first league victory of the season with a 2-0 win against 10-man Sunderland. Marcus Tavernier scored in the 6th minute, and Evanilson added a second goal in the 48th minute.

This result moves Bournemouth to 15th place in the table. Sunderland remains in the relegation zone in 19th place.

Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner frustrated as team enters relegation zone

Nottingham Forest has fallen into the relegation zone, sitting in 18th place with five points. The team has yet to win or score a goal at the City Ground this season.

Manager Oliver Glasner expressed frustration after Ibrahim Sangare hesitated, allowing Noni Madueke to score. The team failed to capitalize on a cluster of late chances against Arsenal during the match.

Mikel Arteta and Michael Carrick reflect on weekend results

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said, "We had to earn it until the last second," and described the opposition as a "well-coached team and hard to break down".

Arteta added, "We had to take risks, they are a dangerous team. We had to manage the emotional part really well. We stayed focused and the finishers made a huge impact".

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick addressed his team's performance against Leeds, stating, "If there's any weakness, it gets found out today".

Carrick noted, "I could feel before the game that the players were ready for it". He added, "It wasn't perfect, our confidence isn't sky-high, but the players were trying to do the right things. In moments we looked really good. Defended really well as a team".

Lisandro Martinez faces scrutiny after public criticism of club hierarchy

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez publicly challenged the club's hierarchy, including director of football Jason Wilcox, during a turbulent week.

Martinez criticized the leadership following a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Despite these public comments, Martinez retained his place in the starting lineup.

Manchester City maintain lead after seventh consecutive win

Manchester City secured their seventh consecutive victory after defeating Ipswich. The club achieved this win while dealing with the fallout from a guilty verdict for serious financial irregularities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Arsenal stand in the Premier League table?
Arsenal is in second place, three points behind leaders Manchester City.
How did Brighton perform against Crystal Palace?
Brighton won 5-0, with Diego Gomez scoring a goal from inside his own half.
What is Manchester United's current league position?
Manchester United is 13th in the table with only one win from seven games.
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