Arsenal Lunchtime Round-Up, Monday 19th October 2026: Madueke Praised for Forest Winner as Merson Warns Over Bayern Test

Noni Madueke was the hero at the City Ground as Arsenal edged Nottingham Forest 1-0 on Sunday evening, with Football.London crediting a sharp half-time team talk from Mikel Arteta for inspiring the winger's impact (Football.London). The piece also suggests the instructions given to Madueke highlight just how tough things currently are for Eberechi Eze at Arsenal (Football.London).

Despite the win, Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson believes the recent defeat to Brighton has left its mark on the Gunners. He reckons Arsenal had been playing with real freedom after winning the league, but that loss has pushed them back into being a more cautious, efficient side, and he doubts they'll be able to beat Bayern as a result (Sky Sports).

On the women's side, it was a tougher weekend. Sky Sports columnist Laura Hunter's round-up of WSL matchday six highlights London City's rapid rise while pointing to more struggles for Arsenal, who are said to have flopped again (Sky Sports).

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