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‘Unbelievable’: Mikel Arteta blown away by two Arsenal stars who made 14 recoveries vs Nottm Forest

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta heaped praise on Ezri Konsa and Declan Rice after their vital defensive contributions in the Premier League win over Nottingham Forest. The Gunners picked up their sixth victory of the league campaign at City Ground on…

By Ed Davison · Goonertalk

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 2:10 AM

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Mikel Arteta praised Ezri Konsa and Declan Rice for their vital late defensive stops against Nottingham Forest.
Arsenal defeated Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground thanks to an 80th-minute goal from Noni Madueke.
Declan Rice blocked a Chris Wood shot in the 89th minute, while Ezri Konsa made a crucial stoppage-time recovery tackle.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Ezri Konsa and Declan Rice as "unbelievable" for their crucial late defensive actions in a 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Rice blocked a dangerous effort from Chris Wood in the 89th minute, while Konsa recovered to make an essential stoppage-time tackle on Liam Delap to preserve the victory at the City Ground.

Noni Madueke scored the match's only goal via an 80th-minute deflection, helping Arsenal secure their sixth league win of the campaign and reduce the gap to Premier League leaders Manchester City.

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