Arsenal win thriller, equal Notts146; record

But Boro8217;s lead lasted only a minute before Dennis Bergkamp pulled one back with a low shot and Arsenal struck twice in the 65th minute 8212; 48 seconds separating Jose Antonio Reyes8217; superb equaliser and a tap-in from substitute Robert Pires. Henry steered home his second of the day in stoppage time from point blank range, the goal served up on a plate by Pires8217; cutback.

Forest8217;s run began in November 1977 and was not halted until December 1978 by Liverpool, while Arsenal have not lost in the league since a 3-2 defeat at Highbury in May 2003 put paid to their title hopes.

Earlier in the day, promoted West Bromwich Albion settled for a 1-1 draw at home to Aston Villa. Reuters