Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest: 2-1 in the 2023/2024 Premier League opener
This interesting match, between Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest: 2-1 in the 2023/2024 English League opener, became an extraordinary match at Emirates Stadium, Saturday (12/8/2023).
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| Arsenal's players celebrate Bukayo Saka's terrific goal (Photo: Clive Mason/GettyImages) |
The nick was important to respond to defending champions Manchester City who beat Burnley 3-0 a day earlier. Arsenal is predicted to be the main challenger to Man City again in the race for the Premier League throne this season.
Road Match "Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest"
The kick-off of the match was delayed by more than half an hour due to ticket problems. Thousands of fans were still outside when the game finally started.
Nottingham Forest missed a golden opportunity to take the lead after Brennan Johnson wasted a chance. Arsenal then took advantage of the situation.
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After possessing the ball and patiently dismantling the opposition's defense, Eddie Nketiah finally put the hosts ahead in the 26th minute.
Arsenal doubled the lead six minutes later. This time it was Bukayo Saka's turn to put his name on the scoreboard through slick execution. The 2-0 position lasted until the first half of Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest was over.
Second Half and Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest line-up
Not long after the break, disaster struck for recruit Jurrien Timber. He had to leave the field due to injury. Takehiro Tomiyasu came in as a substitute.
The Japanese defender immediately threatened Nottingham's goal. However, his effort could still be countered by the visiting team's goalkeeper.
Arsenal continued to dominate the ball, despite not posing a significant threat. Another new Arsenal player Declan Rice had released a dangerous header. Goalkeeper Matt Turner swiftly anticipated.
Instead of increasing the score, Arsenal conceded. Two substitutes Anthony Elanga and Taiwo Awoniyi collaborated to equalize in the 82nd minute. This goal made the host panic. Morgan Gibbs-White almost equalized the score not long ago.
In the end, Mikel Arteta's men managed to maintain the lead to start the new season positively.
"Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest" line-up
Arsenal: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Rice, Timber, Odegaard, Partey, Saka, Nketiah, Havertz, Martinelli
Nottingham Forest: Turner, Boly, Worrall, McKenna, Aurier, Yates, Mangala, Aina, Danilo, Johnson, Gibbs-White