Arteta Furious Over Penalty Call as Forest Frustrate Arsenal in Title Race
A huge moment in the Premier League title race may have slipped away at the City Ground and it all came down to one controversial decision that Arsenal believe should have changed everything.
Arsenal arrived at Nottingham Forest knowing this was a golden opportunity. With rivals dropping points earlier in the day, a win would have stretched their lead at the top and sent a powerful message to the rest of the league. Instead, they left with frustration, debate and a goalless draw that felt far heavier than a single point.
The flashpoint came late in the match. A cross flew into the Forest penalty area and struck defender Ola Aina. Arsenal players appealed instantly for handball. From their perspective, the arm moved toward the ball and the chance to seal the win was taken away. Video review checked the incident, but the decision stood. No penalty. No second chance.
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Mikel Arteta did not hide his anger. He made it clear he believed the explanation from officials did not match what happened on the pitch. For Arsenal, this was not just about one call. It was about timing, intent and the feeling that a season-defining moment was allowed to pass.
Forest saw it very differently. They defended the decision, arguing the ball came off the shoulder first and the arm was in a natural position. Their view was simple. Football cannot punish defenders for unavoidable contact. From their side, this was a hard-earned point built on discipline, physical commitment and belief.
And Forest deserve credit. Sitting closer to the relegation fight than European places, they played with courage and structure. They absorbed pressure. They blocked, tackled and disrupted Arsenal’s rhythm. This was a performance designed to remind everyone that survival battles demand grit, not style.
Arsenal, meanwhile, dominated possession and territory. Chances came and went. A lack of clinical finishing added to the frustration. This now makes back-to-back league games without a goal, a rare occurrence for a side leading the table. It raises a serious question. Can Arsenal turn control into killer instinct when it matters most?
This result keeps Arsenal in front, but it tightens the race psychologically. Margins are shrinking. Decisions are being magnified. And every dropped point invites belief from the chasing pack.
The title will not be decided by one call, but nights like this shape seasons. Stay with us as the Premier League drama continues, the pressure rises and every moment carries consequence.
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