Premier League · Sat 12 Aug 2023 · Emirates Stadium
- Eddie Nketiah 26'
- Bukayo Saka 32'
- Taiwo Awoniyi 82'
The story
Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 at Emirates Stadium in the Premier League, gameweek 1.
Arsenal's goals came from Eddie Nketiah (26') and Bukayo Saka (32'); Taiwo Awoniyi (82') replied for Nottingham Forest.
It was 2-0 at half-time.
Arsenal had 79% of the ball and 15 shots to Nottingham Forest's 6.
Match stats
Key moments
- 26' Eddie Nketiah Goal · Arsenal 1-0 Assist: Gabriel Martinelli
- 32' Bukayo Saka Goal · Arsenal 2-0 Assist: William Saliba
- 82' Taiwo Awoniyi Goal · Nottingham Forest 2-1 Assist: Anthony Elanga
Line-ups
Arsenal
- Aaron RamsdaleGoalkeeper
- Ben WhiteDefender
- Jurrien Timberoff 50'Defender
- William SalibaDefender
- Declan RiceMidfielder
- Martin ØdegaardMidfielder
- Thomas ParteyMidfielder
- Bukayo SakaForward
- Kai HavertzForward
- Eddie Nketiahoff 74'Forward
- Gabriel Martinellioff 86'Forward
Nottingham Forest
- Matt TurnerGoalkeeper
- Ola Ainaoff 72'Defender
- Joe Worralloff 90'Defender
- Willy BolyDefender
- Serge AurierDefender
- Scott McKennaDefender
- Morgan Gibbs-WhiteMidfielder
- Ryan YatesMidfielder
- Danilooff 72'Midfielder
- Orel Mangalaoff 90'Midfielder
- Brennan Johnsonoff 80'Forward
Full timeline
Every goal and card (7)
- 26' ⚽ Eddie Nketiahassist Gabriel Martinelli
- 28' 🟨 Ola Aina
- 32' ⚽ Bukayo Sakaassist William Saliba
- 45+5' 🟨 Jurrien Timber
- 81' 🟨 Orel Mangala
- 82' ⚽ Taiwo Awoniyiassist Anthony Elanga
- 90+3' 🟨 Ben White
Head to head
4Arsenal wins2Draws0Nottingham Forest wins
