Madueke's late show saves Arsenal at Forest

Forest made life difficult for Mikel Arteta's side all afternoon, and for long periods it looked like the kind of away day that ends in a frustrating draw. According to Capital Sports, Arsenal were "misfiring" for much of the contest before Madueke's intervention settled it, a strike the outlet described as arriving late in the second half.

Madueke came off the bench to find the winner, continuing a run of substitute appearances that have become a feature of Arteta's matchday plans this season.

The table so far

Arsenal sit second in the Premier League, on 18 points from seven games with six wins and one defeat, a goal difference of plus six. The defeat remains the only mark against them this season.

Forest, by Capital Sports' account, made Arsenal work for it rather than letting the game drift into a routine away win. The outlet's framing of the Gunners as struggling for most of the contest suggests Forest held their shape well before Madueke's goal broke it.

Bench impact

Madueke's goal is another example of Arteta turning to his bench to change a Premier League game, this time against a well-organised Forest side at the City Ground. Arsenal will look to carry the win into their next fixture as they try to stretch the run to seven.