Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Highlights: Premier League – ARS vs NFO – Hosts Arsenal started their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium. Edward Nkiteh and Bukayo Saka were the goal scorers for the Gunners while Taiwo Awoniyi was the lone scorer for the visitors. Nketiah opened the scoring for Gunners in 26th minute to get ahead. 6 minutes later, Bukayo Saka doubled the lead with a stunning goal. Taiwo Awoniyi brought the game alive with 83rd minute goal but the hosts held on to register a win.
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Kickoff was delayed by 30 minutes due to turnstile issues at Emirates Stadium which prevented fans from getting in on time. But once the game kicked off Arsenal shot out of the blocks, dominating possession and cutting through Forest’s defence.
Nketiah opened the scoring after being set up by a sublime turn and back-heel pass from Gabriel Martinelli before Saka doubled their advantage when he curled in a shot from range that easily beat his former team mate Matt Turner in Forest’s goal.
Arsenal took their foot off the gas in the second half and were nearly punished when Taiwo Awoniyi gave Forest a lifeline with a late goal from a sweeping counter-attack but the north London side held on for all three points.
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*Inputs from Reuters
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