ANKARA: Arsenal began the 2023-24 English Premier League campaign with a win as the Gunners beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 on Saturday, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.
Last season’s Premier League runners-up Arsenal bagged three points at London’s Emirates Stadium.
Gunners’ English forward Eddie Nketiah scored the opener in the 26th minute.
Six minutes later Bukayo Saka, Arsenal’s English star, curled the ball to the top corner of the Nottingham Forest goal to double the gap.
In the 82nd minute, Taiwo Awoniyi scored for Nottingham Forest but Arsenal won the match at their home.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United hammered Aston Villa 5-1 in another league match at St. James’ Park, Newcastle in which Swedish forward Alexander Isak scored twice.
On Sunday, Premier League will see a big match between Chelsea and Liverpool at London’s Stamford Bridge. -Bernama-Anadolu
