‘Nuno just crushed Arsenal fans’ heart out of their chest’ – Martin Keown brutally silenced by Nottingham Forest boss

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NUNO ESPIRITO SANTO silenced Martin Keown after Nottingham Forest’s 0-0 draw with Arsenal last night.

The Gunners fell 13 points behind leaders Liverpool following their failure to win at the City Ground.

Post-game soccer interview with three men and one woman.
Nuno Espirito Santo chatted to the TNT Sports crew after the game
Smiling soccer coach in a post-game interview.
The Forest boss smiled after the game

Boss Mikel Arteta has recently found himself without a recognised forward to call upon due to injuries.

With Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka all missing, Mikel Merino was selected as a makeshift striker.

Despite the Spaniard’s recent two-goal haul at Leicester, Forest boss Nuno did not seem particularly worried by his threat.

Having recently fielded a back five away at Fulham, the Portuguese opted for a back four against the Gunners.

After the game, Nuno spoke to pundit Martin Keown on TNT Sports.

Asked why he went for a back four, Nuno said: “As Arsenal doesn’t have a striker… they didn’t play in those positions.

“There’s no need for an extra body, so the overload will be in the midfield, it’s about containing the midfield.”

On a low-key night in Nottingham, both sides struggled to create clear openings.

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Riccardo Calafiori came closest to breaking the deadlock, but saw his strike cannon back off the post.

With Liverpool beating Newcastle 2-0 at Anfield, the Gunners felt 13 points behind Arne Slot’s men.

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Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Premier League starting XI.
Nuno opted for a back four against Arsenal
Nottingham Forest vs Fulham Premier League starting XI.
But against Fulham he had picked a more defensive back five
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They remain six points above Nottingham Forest in third, with Manchester City’s 1-0 win at Tottenham putting them just a point back from Nuno’s men.

Forest will host Pep Guardiola‘s champions on Saturday, with Arsenal travelling to Manchester United the following day.

Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes looking dejected after a soccer match.
Arsenal stars were left gutted after the game
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