Arsenal 'Built Momentum' Ahead Of Liverpool Clash With Forest Win

Arteta's men had not won away since early December as their push for a first title in 20 years stumbled over the festive period.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side's Premier League title challenge was building momentum after the Gunners beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 on Tuesday to move up to second in the table. Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka were on target at the City Ground as the Gunners moved to within two points of Liverpool, who they face at the Emirates on Sunday. Liverpool can stretch their advantage at the top once more when they host Chelsea on Wednesday. Arteta's men had not won away since early December as their push for a first title in 20 years stumbled over the festive period.

But they have won both their games since returning refreshed from a two-week winter break.

"We have to generate some momentum," said Arteta. "We have to prepare well as it is going to be a big game (against Liverpool).

Forest had won all of the previous three meetings between the sides at the City Ground, including the defeat that mathematically ended Arsenal's title challenge last season.

But Nuno Espirito Santo opted to just try and contain Arsenal and Forest's gameplan was undone once Jesus broke the deadlock 25 minutes from time.