Arsenal open league campaign with home win

ANKARA – Arsenal began their Premier League campaign with a win as the Gunners beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 last night, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.

Last season’s  league runners-up bagged three points at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners’ English forward Eddie Nketiah scored the opener in the 26th minute.

Six minutes later Bukayo Saka, Arsenal’s English “Starboy”, curled the ball into the top corner of the Forest goal to double the lead.

In the 82nd minute, Taiwo Awoniyi scored for Forest but Arsenal saw out the game to gain a home win.

Meanwhile, Newcastle United hammered Aston Villa 5-1 at St. James’ Park, Newcastle in which Swedish forward Alexander Isak scored twice.

Today, the Premier League will see a big match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. – Bernama, August 13, 2023