Arteta delighted with victory and performance
Mikel Arteta hailed Arsenal’s “understanding” of how to win.
But the Gunners’ boss admitted tonight’s 2-1 Prem victory at Nottingham Forest was “a bit tight” near the end.
Taiwo Awoniyi’s late Forest reply sparked anxious moments after Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus left Arsenal seemingly cruising.
Arteta said: “I’m really happy, really happy with the performance, even though at the end it was a bit tight.
“We dominated the game, we played the game that we wanted, didn’t concede anything and we looked a threat in various ways which is what we needed to do.
“You have to play certain balls, and take the risk in the right areas because they are just waiting for that, for you to make a mistake, to lose the ball in certain positions and then run, that’s the biggest quality that they have.
“I’m really pleased with how we understood the game.”
Gunners could call for Callum
Arsenal could yet launch an eleventh-hour bid for England striker Callum Wilson.
That’s the view of transfer guru Fabrizio Romano – as Newcastle balance Financial Fair Play issues.
But Romano told GIVEMESPORT any deal would have to be permanent.
He said: “Newcastle insist the player is going nowhere…. So, it’s not easy, but if they receive an important proposal because of Financial Fair Play, that could be a different situation.
“Wilson could be open to the move.
“Premier League clubs could have an opportunity in the final hours, but it must be an important proposal, not a loan.”
Arsenal in queue for Osman
Ghanaian whizkid Ibrahim Osman could face a transfer scramble involving Arsenal, Brentford and Brighton.
The winger, 19, is shining for his Danish top-flight side Nordsjælland.
A move to West Ham reportedly collapsed over his valuation.
But the Gunners have been keen for several months.
And now other Prem clubs are also being linked with the exciting teenager.
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Jesus hails ‘trust’ of fans as Gunners go second
Gabriel Jesus has thanked fans for their “trust” after he sparked a victory tonight that sent Arsenal second.
Jesus and Bukayo Saka struck midway through the second period in a deserved 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest, with sub Taiwo Awoniyi replying late on.
The Gunners are three points clear of Manchester City, who host Burnley tomorrow night, and Aston Villa, who crashed 3-1 at home to Newcastle this evening.
And Jesus is grateful Arsenal supporters have kept backing him despite his own setbacks.
He told TNT Sports: “It is all about trust.
“I arrived at the club with patience and desire to improve, I think I am doing good. Unfortunately I have been injured.
“I got kicked in training so I had some problems again, but I am working hard and doing everything to be on the on the pitch.”
Transfer talk spirals over Onana
Amadou Onana’s omission from Everton’s squad tonight sent transfer speculation soaring – even though he was injure.
The Senegal anchorman, 22, has been linked with Arsenal and Chelsea, as well as Manchester United.
And he was left out of this evening’s crucial Prem game, a 0-0 draw at Fulham that dropped the Toffees into the drop zone.
It’s believed Everton would want at least £70million for Onana.
But boss Sean Dyche revealed his star man played with a knock in Saturday’s 2-1 home FA Cup exit against Luton.
So Onana was completely omitted from the squad tonight as Everton want to ensure he regains full fitness quickly.
