It's saying something even for this fantastic Nottingham Forest season that the Tricky Trees can be disappointed by only taking a draw from Arsenal at the City Ground on Wednesday.

Arsenal drew with Nottingham Forest dropping points in consecutive games as the Premier League title race shifts even more toward Liverpool.

Arsenal ’s slim title hopes diminished even further as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Nottingham Forest. Riccardo Calafiori’s first-half strike struck the post but otherwise the Gunners’ best moments came from set-pieces, with Mikel Merino forcing Matz Sels into a sharp save shortly after half-time with a header at the back post.

Liverpool opened up a 13-point lead in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United as closest pursuers Arsenal played out a 0-0 stalemate at Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.

Arsenal’s faint title hopes dimmed even further after it was held to a 0-0 draw by Nottingham Forest despite dominating Wednesday’s encounter at the City Ground.

It's a game neither side can afford to lose as Nottingham Forest and Arsenal look to keep their remote hopes of winning the title alive at the City Ground on Wednesday.  Mikel Arteta's Gunners find themselves 11 points adrift of Liverpool with a game in hand following their hugely damaging defeat at home to London rivals West Ham on Saturday in a match which saw youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly sent off.

Missed Opportunities in the Premier LeagueArsenal’s frustrating 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Wednesday night saw the Gunners

Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by Nottingham Forest this evening. Here are the player ratings: David Raya – 6.5 Had little to do but reacted well when called upon to deny Chris Wood.