Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League final score, result and reaction
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Arsenal’s first game of the season at home to Nottingham Forest was postponed by half an hour due to a turnstile issue affecting fans trying to get into the ground.
Mikel Arteta’s side wouold have wanted to get their Premier League campaign off to a good start against Nottingham Forest, who finished four points above the relegation places in the 2022-23 season.
Arsenal have made a few key additions ahead of the start to the season, including signing Declan Rice from West Ham for a reported £105 million. While Forest, who signed 22 players after securing promotion to the top flight, have only added Ola Aina and Anthony Elanga to bolster their side for the 2023-24 season.
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Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
Arsenal still 2-0 to the good as we hit the hour mark at the Emirates. The Gunners remain well in control, but it is important they do not become complacent.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
It remains to be seen whether or not Ramsdale will be Arsenal's number one for much longer with the Gunners reportedly keen to sign David Raya from Brentford. The England goalkeeper will be eager to remain first choice under Arteta.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
The visitors enjoy a rare opportunity to attack and send a long throw into the box. The ball ricochets kindly for Yates, who draws a smart save from Ramsdale, but the flag is subsequently raised for offside.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
As things stand, it looks like it will be more away-day blues for Forest, who lost 13 Premier League games on the road last season. That is something they must address this term in order to stay clear of relegation danger.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
Today marks the 11th time in 12 years that Arsenal are launching their Premier League campaign in London. The only exception was a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at St James' Park on the opening weekend of 2019-20.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
The Emirates applauds Timber, who cannot continue and limps off to be replaced by Tomiyasu.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
Timber goes down again, instantly pulling up as he went to control the ball. It looks like his first Premier League start may end prematurely.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
We are off and running again at the Emirates with Arsenal kicking things off once more.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
Forest have been very much second-best so far, having enjoyed just under 16 per cent of the possession. Although, it could have been a different story had Brennan Johnson converted an earlier opportunity, the Wales forward shooting wide with only Aaron Ramsdale to beat.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
Arsenal are well in control as they take a two-goal lead into half-time at the Emirates. Goals from Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka have left Nottingham Forest with a huge mountain to climb in the second half.
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