Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions after Arsenal lost 1-0 at Nottingham Forest on Saturday evening.
The Gunners needed to win to delay City’s title celebrations ahead of their home match against Chelsea on Sunday.
City had overhauled Arsenal’s eight-point lead as Mikel Arteta’s side faltered, winning 11 Premier League games in a row including a 4-1 victory over their rivals at the end of April.
Pep Guardiola’s team are unbeaten in their last 23 games through all competitions, having also reached the finals of both the FA Cup and Champions League final.
Forest’s victory also secured their own Premier League status again next season.
City have won the Premier League for the third successive campaign and a fifth in the past six years.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
OVER! Saka's inswinging corner is knocked towards Jesus by Aurier. The former Manchester City man rushes in at the back post but heads his effort over the bar.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
Arsenal won 5-0 against Nottingham Forest in the reverse fixture at the Emirates this season – only once have they done the Premier League double over Forest, doing so in 1998-99.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
There is some concern around the City Ground as Niakhate is on the floor. Odegaard landed on him, with the Forest man needing attention. However, he will be able to continue.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
Odegaard is in the middle of the action again and slides a pass out to the right towards Partey. The midfielder then plays a soft pass into the feet of Jesus in the box who turns and shoots. However, his low effort is blocked.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
Odegaard has the ball on the right and plays a short pass across to Trossard just outside the box. The Brighton man has men around him but is able to slide a pass into the box and through to Jesus. He beats the offside flag but is unable to get onto the end of the pass, with Navas rushing out to claim.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
Arsenal were under pressure at the start of the game but are slowly getting into the fixture. They have had a lot of possession but are struggling to make a breakthrough.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
Gibbs-White rushes down the right and wins a corner off Gabriel. Lodi then puts a cross in but it is poor, with Trossard clearing it away at the first opportunity. A free-kick is also given for a foul on Jorginho.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
Jorginho has possession in a deep position and launches a long pass into the box with Jesus running down the right side. Felipe comes across and takes him down, protecting the ball and letting it out for a goal-kick.
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