Arsenal opened up a seven-point Premier League lead despite failing to break down a resilient Nottingham Forest in a 0-0 draw at the City Ground on Saturday.
The Gunners had the chance to stretch into a nine-point advantage after Manchester City lost 2-0 at local rivals Manchester United in the lunchtime kick-off.
However, Mikel Arteta’s men remain in a promising position to end a 22-year wait to win the title.
Forest boss Sean Dyche had blasted his side for their first half performance in crashing out to second-tier Wrexham in the FA Cup last weekend.
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Dyche received the response he craved as the home side battled hard to edge five points clear of the relegation zone.
City have failed to apply any pressure to Arsenal during a four-game winless Premier League run since the turn of the year.
