Arsenal have defeated Nottingham Forest (2-1) to claim all three points at the opening fixture of the 2023-24 Premier League season.
Gatekeepers News reports that Mikel Arteta men dominated possession early enough to score two goals before halftime, courtesy Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka.
Although Forest would have been happy to have made it to the break without conceding again, there was little to be excited about in the second half as the visitors were forced to try and be a little more adventurous after the break, but Arsenal were unable to capitalise.
Just as Arsenal crusing towards a 2-0 win with new £105m midfielder Declan Rice hitting the post and Forest providing little at the top end of the pitch.
Taiwo Awoniyi who netted against Arsenal last season caused a nervy end to matters at the Emirates, after finding the host’s goal post seven minutes to the end of the game.
Although the Gunners have two more chances to regain two-goal advantage, with Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka both looking to break in behind the defence, they failed to keep total control. Nevertheless, Gunners eventually held on to the win 2-1.
