Arsenal Fans Celebrate Nottingham Forest Star Murillo's Wedding Photos Following Manchester City Match

ARSENAL fans have been showering Nottingham Forest star Murillo with appreciation after he helped them pull further ahead in the title race.

made a crucial last-minute block on the line to keep the score level as on Wednesday night.

Arsenal fans have been thanking Nottingham Forest star Murillo for his last minute goal line clearance against Manchester CityCredit: Getty Murillo blocked a certain goal with the last kick of the game as Forest drew 2-2 with Man CityCredit: Getty

That result was huge for , who jumped seven points clear of title challengers City .

City looked like they were going to snatch all three points at the death when lashed an effort towards goal deep into added time.

But Murillo positioned himself on the line and cleared the ball away with the very last kick of the game.

Nobody loved that moment more than Arsenal supporters, who have been thanking the Brazilian centre-back for his contribution in bizarre fashion.

Gooners have been flooding the comments section of Murillo’s wedding photos on Instagram to let them know how much they appreciated his last-ditch defending.

One fan wrote: “Thank you! Build him a statue already.”

While another added: “You and your family are invited to the parade.”

A third hilariously commented: “I will name my son Murillo.”

Arsenal edged past Brighton 1-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League tableCredit: Getty Man City are now seven points behind Arsenal in the title raceCredit: Getty

And a fourth labelled Murillo as a “new Arsenal legend.”

Arsenal now have a commanding lead in the title race with just eight games left to play.

Although City have a game in hand, Arsenal will now be strong favourites to lift the trophy come the end of the season.

The Gunners have been criticised for winning ugly in recent weeks, but they are now getting over the line when it matters most.

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler after ‘s deflected goal was the difference at the Amex last night.

But Arsenal boss defended his players in his post-match press conference.

Asked about Hurzeler’s comments, he said: “What a surprise.

“You can just go back to the previous games and you will find a lot of comments. I love my players.

“That’s the highlight. I love my players, we love our players, and I love the way that we compete.”