Noni Madueke was Arsenal’s hero at Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon, but the match-winner believes there’s something more important developing within Mikel Arteta’s squad. The winger came off the bench at half-time to replace Eberechi Eze before scoring the only…

Noni Madueke stated that Arsenal has developed a champion's spirit and stronger mentality after scoring the decisive goal in a 1-0 away victory against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. The England winger came on at half-time to replace Eberechi Eze and found the breakthrough with a deflected effort to secure all three points at the City Ground.
Speaking after the match, Madueke emphasized that the squad's increased belief and depth are enabling Mikel Arteta's side to win difficult fixtures even when not playing at their best. Writer Michelle noted that while substitute impacts have proven crucial, relying heavily on bench players to rescue games also raises questions about the starting lineup's effectiveness.
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