Arsenal's title charge stalls with second straight goalless draw

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta applauds supporters after his side's goalless draw at Nottingham Forest. (Symbolic image) (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Getty Images

Arsenal dropped crucial points in the Premier League title race with a 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. The result prevented the Gunners from extending their lead to nine points at the top and marked their second consecutive goalless draw.

The match exposed Arsenal's attacking struggles. Mikel Arteta's side managed just three shots on target from 15 attempts overall. It was the first time since the 2012-13 season that Arsenal recorded back-to-back Premier League matches without scoring.

Arteta downplayed the setback after full-time. "We made a step, a smaller one than the one that we wanted, but it's a step," the Arsenal manager said.

Concerns Over Title Credentials

The draw has raised questions about Arsenal's ability to secure the Premier League title.

Gabriel Jesus remains the only player in the current squad who has won the Premier League. Leandro Trossard is Arsenal's top scorer this season with just five goals in the Premier League.

Arsenal face 16 remaining matches in their title challenge. A crucial trip to Manchester City awaits on 18 April.

Manchester City and Aston Villa remain in contention despite Arsenal's position at the top of the table.

Note: This article was created with Artificial Intelligence (AI).