NOTTINGHAM, UK: Mikel Arteta claimed Arsenal were denied a “clear penalty” in a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday as the Gunners edged seven points clear at the top of the Premier League. Forest survived a VAR review in the closing stages when the ball seemed to brush the arm of defender Ola Aina. Arsenal remain well on course to end a 22-year wait to win the title, but have failed to take full advantage of Manchester City’s poor form in 2026 by dropping four points in their last two league games. “Obviously disappointed because we want the points,” said Arteta.

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Arsenal have moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest - but should the Gunners have been awarded a penalty?

Mikel Arteta was adamant his team should have been awarded a penalty for handball by Ola Aina in Arsenal’s goalless draw at Nottingham Forest

NOTTINGHAM, UK: Mikel Arteta claimed Arsenal were denied a “clear penalty” in a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday as the Gunners edged seven points clear at the top of the…

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