'We had to take risks' - Arteta reacts to Arsenal's late Forest win

One of the most talking points of the afternoon was Arteta’s decision to hook Eberechi Eze at the interval. The former Crystal Palace star had been handed a start on the left flank but struggled to influence proceedings, failing to record a single shot or successful dribble during his 45 minutes on the pitch.

Arteta chose to replace him with Madueke, a move that ultimately decided the match in Arsenal's favour. Arteta clarified that the defensive setup employed by the hosts made it difficult for Eze to find the space he needs to be effective.

"The way they were defending. The two units outside, the two-vs-twos they were creating without having real threat in behind. Forcing Daniel Munoz into a different kind of game, they were more comfortable.