Arsenal's Title Hopes Fading After Goalless Draw at Nottingham Forest

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Arsenal's title hopes are fading fast after a disappointing 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest, a result that has left them 13 points behind leaders Liverpool with 11 games remaining. The Gunners dominated the game but lacked the spark needed to break down a well-organized Forest defense. Mikel Arteta's side has now failed to score in two consecutive games, and the absence of their main attacking players has been felt. Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, and Kai Havertz are all sidelined, and their absence has left Arsenal struggling to create clear-cut chances.

The draw at the City Ground was a missed opportunity for Arsenal to close the gap on Liverpool, who have been in impressive form of late. The Reds have beaten Manchester City and Newcastle United in their last two games, and their lead at the top of the table is now looking increasingly insurmountable. Arteta's side has a game in hand, but they will need to win almost all of their remaining games to have any chance of catching Liverpool. The Arsenal manager has admitted that his team lacked the final pass to unlock the Forest defense, and they will need to improve their attacking play if they are to have any chance of winning the title.

Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, can be pleased with their performance. They defended resolutely and created a few half-chances, with Morgan Gibbs-White looking particularly threatening. The Forest captain has been in good form of late, and he will be key to his team's chances of finishing in the top four. Nuno Espirito Santo's side is currently six points behind Arsenal, but they have a game in hand and will be confident of closing the gap. The two teams will meet again soon, and Forest will be looking to build on this positive result.

Here are the match scores and statistics:

• Arsenal 0, Nottingham Forest 0
• Shots on target: Arsenal 2, Nottingham Forest 1
• Corners: Arsenal 7, Nottingham Forest 2
• Fouls: Arsenal 12, Nottingham Forest 10

The upcoming schedule for Arsenal is:

1. PSV Eindhoven (A), UEFA Champions League, Tuesday, March 4
2. Ipswich Town (H), FA Cup fifth round, Monday, March 3

The team rankings are:

1. Liverpool
2. Arsenal
3. Nottingham Forest

Arsenal's players statistics are:

• Bukayo Saka: 5 goals, 5 assists in 22 Premier League appearances
• Gabriel Martinelli: 5 goals, 3 assists in 20 Premier League appearances
• Gabriel Jesus: 4 goals, 2 assists in 15 Premier League appearances
• Kai Havertz: 4 goals, 2 assists in 18 Premier League appearances

The Gunners will need to regroup and refocus if they are to have any chance of winning the title. They have a tough run of games coming up, including a trip to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League and a home game against Manchester City in the Premier League. Arteta will need to find a way to get his team scoring again, and quickly, if they are to have any chance of catching Liverpool.

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