English League: Arsenal secure hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest

London, October 18 (KUNA) -- Arsenal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over hosts Nottingham Forest in Sunday’s match, part of the seventh round of the English Premier League. Despite London-based Arsenal’s dominant control throughout the game, the home side’s compact defensive organization prevented them from converting numerous chances into goals. Arsenal had to wait until the 80th minute for their English striker Noni Madueke to snatch the winning goal with an individual effort and a precise shot from inside the penalty area. With this win, last season’s champions, Arsenal, maintained their second-place position in the standings with 18 points, three points behind leaders Manchester City. In other matches played today, Brighton defeated visitors Crystal Palace 5-0, moving them up to third place with 16 points. Bournemouth also secured a 2-0 win against visitors Sunderland, while Leeds United drew 1-1 with Manchester United. (End) M.R.N. / M.A.H.A.