Ola Aina gets above average in Arsenal draw

Apart from goalkeeper Matz Sels and Ibrahim Sangare, Nigeria's Ola Aina was among the highly rated players on the side of Nothingham Forest in the draw against Premier League leaders, Arsenal

January 17, 2026 •

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Ola Aina gets above average in Arsenal draw

Apart from goalkeeper Matz Sels and Ibrahim Sangare, Nigeria's Ola Aina was among the highly rated players on the side of Nothingham Forest in the draw against Premier League leaders, Arsenal at the City Ground Saturday night.

Sels had a relatively quiet evening until the hour mark when he pulled out a hat-trick of solid saves to keep the Gunners at bay.

The Super Eagles player who only return to action after months-long layoff, looked sharper against the Gunners as his match fitness builds up.

Aina linked up well with Hudson-Odoi down the right-hand side, but might have been a little concerned when VAR checked for a handball against him in the final minutes.

Forest survived a penalty scare late on when VAR checked for a handball against Aina before giving the all-clear.