It was a hell of a challenge for Mikel Arteta’s boys on Tuesday night at mythical City Ground. Still, the Gunners prevailed and are deservedly back in the runners-up place after a 2-1 away win against Nottingham Forest.Arsenal were the dominant side and searched for the opener almost straight from the kickoff, but it was a highly intensive and competitive game. Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo opted for a low block and extremely defensive approach, hoping to find his chances on the counters. For some time, almost two-thirds of the match, that strategy seemed like a perfect solution. But then came Jesus.🚨🚨🚨 BREAKING: Gabriel Jesus scores a goal. 1-0. pic.twitter.com/Wbik92g1aW— ArsenalComps (@ArsenaIComps) January 30, 2024 The Brazilian attacker – having a shy season in terms of goal-scoring output – hit the post with his powerful shot. A few minutes later, however, he was more accurate from a much more challenging position, almost a dead angle. The former Manchester City striker managed to find the back of the net against all odds, thus paving the way to the win for his side.Bukayo Saka soon joined him with his impeccable finishing skills to widen the gap between the two teams and wrap up the tie.transition football at its best for this Saka goal. pic.twitter.com/Q7XCFJ4wss— Tickle (@heismusiala) January 30, 2024 Still, there was enough time on the clock for the home side to peg one back through remarkable Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who brought back hope with his sublime shot two minutes from time.The Tricky Trees rushed for a sudden equalizer in the stoppage time, but Arsenal keeper David Raya turned into a later superhero with a superb save to deny Awoniyi’s tap-in. The Gunners are again on the verge of the top of the table, and the upcoming derby against Liverpool could be make-it-or-break-it for their title hopes.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 22TuesdayNott. Forest – Arsenal 1-2 (0-0)/Awoniyi 89 – Jesus , Saka /Fulham – Everton 0-0Luton – Brighton 4-0 (3-0)/Adebayo 1, 42, 56, Ogbene 3/Crystal Palace – Sheffield Utd 3-2 (2-2)/Eze 17, 27, Olise 67 – Diaz 1, McAtee 20/Aston Villa – Newcastle IN PROGRESSWednesday22:30 (1.70) Tottenham (3.90) Brentford (4.90)22:30 (1.10) Manchester City (11.0) Burnley (18.0)23:15 (1.63) Liverpool (4.20) Chelsea (5.70)Thursday22:30 (2.50) West Ham (3.50) Bournemouth (2.95)23:15 (2.85) Wolverhampton (3.50) Manchester United (2.55)***odds are subject to change
