Can We Say "Madueke" Fires Sharp Words After Arsenal Only Draws with Forest, Missing the Chance to Lead Man City by 9 Points
On 18 Jan 2026, Noni Madueke, Arsenal winger, spoke after last night's English Premier League match, where Arsenal managed only a 0-0 draw away against 17th-placed Nottingham Forest. A controversial moment occurred when Ola Aina handled the ball in the penalty area in the 80th minute but no penalty was awarded.
As a result, Arsenal finished the game with just 1 point, bringing their total to 50, missing the chance to extend their lead over Man City, who lost 0-2 away to Manchester United, to 9 points. Currently, the gap remains at 7 points.
Noni Madueke commented on Arsenal missing the chance to lead Man City by 9 points: "Yes, it was a slight missed opportunity to extend the lead to 9 points. When you can't win, it's very important not to lose. We got 1 point, and we will keep moving forward."
"They (Forest) are a well-prepared team with good players in midfield and defense. They are a strong side. We knew coming here would be tough, but of course, we are disappointed not to have won."
"We will keep moving forward. We cannot let frustration arise from results like this, and we will not do so. There are still many games to play, and we will continue to approach the next match as we always do—trying to win."
"My teammates and our staff are fully committed to the task ahead and determined to win the Premier League title."