Arsenal felt Nottingham Forest had got away with one after Ola Aina handled the ball inside the penalty area - and the Nigeria international couldn't resist a wind up on social media

Pep Guardiola’s side were beaten by their bitter rivals Manchester United in the early kick-off, but Arsenal failed to take advantage of their stumble, leaving the door open for Aston Villa to gain ground in the title race as they host Everton on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta has revealed Bukayo Saka did not start at Nottingham Forest because the winger has been dealing with “a niggle” and Arsenal need to “manage” him. Saka started on the bench at the City Ground, as Arsenal missed an opportunity to move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League as they were held to a 0-0 draw.

Arsenal travelled to the City Ground, faced a stubborn Nottingham Forest who held them to a 0-0 draw as they failed to convert a chance to make it a nine-point lead atop the Premier League after Manchester City 's 2-0 loss to Manchester United earlier today.

Arsenal endured a difficult first half against Nottingham Forest in their Premier League clash at the City Ground on Saturday evening. Mikel Arteta defends Arsenal's Premier League title chances despite disappointing Nottingham Forest draw

Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina was involved in a big incident during Arsenal's 0-0 draw at the City Ground on Saturday evening

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