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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
Timber is back on the field for the final few seconds of the first half.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
Timber is in need of medical attention after hurting himself during a strong challenge on Johnson.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
We are into the first of three additional minutes at the end of this first half.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
Good effort! On his first Premier League appearance since departing West Ham United, Rice tries his luck from distance. But Turner gets down well to hold onto the former Hammers skipper's attempt.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
You must go back to the 1988-89 season for the last time Forest won away at Arsenal, Brian Clough's side prevailing 3-1 at Highbury that day. But as things stand, the wait will almost certainly go on here.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
The half-time whistle cannot come quickly enough for Forest as we enter the last five minutes of the first period. They are certainly regretting that wasted Johnson opportunity earlier on.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
Arsenal go in search of more goals as they embark on another venture into the Forest penalty area. Nketiah shoots from a tight angle, but it is never troubling the target.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
Today, Forest were hoping to party like it's 1999. Indeed, that was the last time they won a Premier League match in London - beating Wimbledon 3-1 at Selhurst Park. But barring a miraculous turnaround here, they will have to wait at least another year for such celebrations.
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