Madueke: These factors help us secure such encounters

Noni Madueke, Arsenal's player and scorer of the winning goal against Nottingham Forest, has confirmed that his team faced a tough test before clinching the match with a goal to nil, in the Premier League.

Noni Madueke said in statements to "Sky Sports": "They made the match very difficult for us, and it was a tough encounter, but we are all happy with this win. We showed determination and resolve, and we proved we have a champion's mentality."

The player spoke about manager Mikel Arteta's instructions before the match, explaining: "He asked us to stick to the game plan, to try to attack the opponent and threaten their goal, while expressing our individual abilities and performing our defensive duties well."

Regarding his decisive goal: "I managed to get past the defender who was marking me from the outside on several occasions, so this time I decided to go into the box and shoot with power, and that’s exactly what happened."

Arsenal player concluded his statements by emphasizing the team's character development, saying: "Perhaps this match would have ended differently for us last season, but we now have greater confidence and a stronger mentality that helps us secure such encounters."