Sometimes, the ball simply won't go in. Against Nottingham Forest, Arsenal encountered a brick wall in Matz Sels, who produced miracle saves to deny Bukayo Saka and a point-blank effort from Gabriel Jesus. Even Gabriel Martinelli will be wondering how he missed a late sitter that seemed easier to score.
However, the post-match talk centered on an 80th-minute incident where Ola Aina appeared to handle the ball in the box while sliding to block a cross. Despite a lengthy VAR review that drew boos from the away end, no penalty was awarded.
Arteta’s Fury
The boss didn't hide his disappointment in his post-match comments:
"It is a very clear penalty. I don't understand how it's not given. We created four big chances and didn't concede a single shot on target, but decisions like that cost you the points. We have to be more clinical, yes, but we also expect the obvious to be called."
The draw means the gap at the top remains six points, but it feels like two points dropped on a day when Manchester City lost the Manchester derby. It was a golden opportunity to put one hand on the trophy.