The Premier League's second-placed Arsenal romps past Forest to move up the table.

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Arsenal, currently holding the second position in the Premier League, delivered a resounding triumph over Forest, catapulting them further up the league table.

Arsenal's 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday shows how crucial every detail will be in the Premier League title race. Despite calls for an attacking signing during the January transfer window, Arsenal is likely to end the month without one.

 This decision is based on financial constraints and the belief that the current squad can still compete. Meanwhile, Aston Villa lost 3-1 to Newcastle United, Crystal Palace came back to defeat Sheffield United 3-2, and Fulham and Everton played to a goalless draw at Craven Cottage.

On the first night of the league's midweek round, Fulham and Everton played out a goalless draw. Despite Gabriel Jesus receiving criticism for not being a clinical finisher, which Arsenal may need to end their 20-year wait for a Premier League title, he was instrumental in securing a win. 

Although the Brazilian striker missed a few chances, including heading over in the first half and hitting the post just after the restart, he later became the inspiration behind the victory.

In the 65th, he received a throw-in from Oleksandr Zinchenko, drove toward goal at an acute angle, and sent in a shot that deflected into the net off the heel of Forest goalkeeper Matt Turner — a former Arsenal player.

In a football match, Jesus led a counterattack and passed the ball to Saka, who scored a goal in the 72nd minute. Aston Villa lost the match at home, for the first time since February last year. 

Unai Emery's team, who had won 16 of their 17 Premier League games at Villa Park, gave themselves a difficult task as Newcastle's center-back, Fabian Schar, scored twice from corners in the first half. As a result, Villa failed to join Arsenal on 46 points.

Newcastle had the second-worst away record in the league before kick-off. However, they were cruising towards their first victory on the road since September. This was until Alex Moreno turned the ball into his own net under pressure from Jacob Murphy.

After the match, Arteta claimed that the character he craves manifested in another way. He was forced to intervene in a disagreement between Zinchenko and Ben White at full time. Apparently, Arteta was upset that the concession of a goal endangered the three points that had long appeared safe.

Toffees goalkeeper Jordan Pickford said. "Both teams had to create our own energy and tempo and we could have been on the front foot a bit more, but it's a great point.

As they climb the Premier League table, Arsenal has sent a clear message to their competitors – they are serious contenders for the title, and with performances like these, their ambitions appear well-founded.