Arsenal have been dreaming of the title from the top of the points table for more than half of the season. But at the end there is a sudden fall in rhythm. And Michael Arteta’s side lost to relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest on Sunday night. Manchester City confirmed the league title for the third time in a row.
The Gunners lost 1-0 to Nottingham on Sunday night in the English Premier League. Taiyo Ioanni scored the only goal that decided the victory in the match. And through the victory, Nottingham survived in the league after overcoming the fear of relegation.
Nottingham Forest is at number 16 with 37 points from 37 matches. Arsenal is number two with 81 points in equal number of matches. Having played two games less than them, City are number one in the table with a maximum of 85 points. Meanwhile, three positions in Newcastle. Man U is fourth.
City took a step closer to the treble by securing the league title. They have reached the finals of the Champions League and the FA Cup.
Meanwhile, in the match held at the City Ground, Arsenal dominated possession of the ball or attack. Arteta’s disciples managed to keep the ball for 82 percent of the entire match. And Nottingham took a total of 3 shots on goal. But did not see the goal.
On the other hand, Nottingham Forest’s footballers kept the ball under themselves only 18 percent of the time. They could not make much use of the attack. Arsenal only had two shots on goal. But that got the desired goal.
(21 May/MM)