Newscenter Media News Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina was substituted off in the added minute of the first half as Nottingham Forest fell to a thrashing defeat to Arsenal.
Bukayo Saka, Thomas Partey and Ethan Nwaneri were on target for Arsenal as they clinched a 3-0 victory over their visitors.
The result is one that revives hopes as the Gunners’ form had dipped in recent weeks amid a tough fixture schedule and a number of injuries.
Mikel Arteta’s side were nine points behind leaders Liverpool before kick-off on Saturday, but with the win, they reduce the deficit to six.
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The match was Arteta’s 250th in charge of Arsenal in all competitions.
Elsewhere, Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi was on target for Fulham as they fall 4-1 to visiting Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Iwobi’s effort had put the hosts ahead from 20 minutes, but Wolves fought back and scored four goals to earn a huge victory.
Two superb goals from Matheus Cunha helped Wolves thump Fulham to move out of the relegation zone.
In the other Premier League games played concurrently, Bournemouth lost 2-1 against Brighton; Aston Villa were held to a 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace, while Everton and Brentford played goalless.
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