Arsenal regained their first place in the Premier League by beating Nottingham Forest 5-0. In addition, the club paid tribute to Pablo Marí, who was stabbed this week in Italy.
Arsenal players wore a jersey in support of the Spanish footballer, who spent two seasons with the English team and now plays for Italian Monza. Gabriele Martinelli showed off his former teammate’s shirt when he scored the first goal of the match.
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Ryan Nelsonreleased from the bench for Bukayo Saka’s injury, he signed the match with a brace and Thomas Partey, with a great goal, completed Arsenal’s performance at the Emirates which allowed them to remain in the fight for the Premier title League, with two points clear of Manchester City.
Despite the win, the team did not stop, trying to find Gabriel Jesús so that he could break his scoring drought. The Brazilian, who is enjoying an excellent season at Arsenal, hasn’t seen a goal since 1 October and has amassed seven straight games without scoring.
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He had his last chance this Sunday with five minutes to go, when he was inches from pushing a Ben White extension to the far post. Nevertheless, Jesús starts with two assists, the second for Martin Odegaard, with control, driving and a shot in the upper corner, for the 5-0 on the scoreboard.
Arsenal keep City at bay and after twelve games are leaders, with 31 points, two more than Pep Guardiola and five more than Tottenham Hotspur, third. Forest remains last, with nine points, three from salvation.
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