Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League latest score and goal updates after delayed kick-off

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The 2023/24 Premier League season has begun, and you can stay up to date with all the games and goals here at The Independent.

However, Arsenal’s first game of the season against Nottingham Forest was delayed by half an hour due to a turnstile issue that affected fans trying to enter the stadium. Despite the delay, Arsenal would have been eager to start their Premier League campaign on a positive note against Nottingham Forest, who finished just four points above the relegation zone last season.

Before the start of the season, Arsenal made several key signings, including bringing in Declan Rice from West Ham for a reported fee of £105 million. On the other hand, Nottingham Forest, who earned promotion to the top flight, have only made two additions to their squad for the 2023-24 season, Ola Aina and Anthony Elanga.

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In the live updates section, it is stated that the match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest has just kicked off. The line-ups for both teams are listed, with Ramsdale, Partey, White, Saliba, Timber, Rice, Havertz, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, and Nketiah playing for Arsenal, and Turner, Aurier, Worrall, McKenna, Boly, Aina, Mangala, Danilo, Yates, Gibbs-White, and Johnson playing for Nottingham Forest.

The live updates provide snippets of key moments in the match. Arsenal dominates possession but needs to create more goal-scoring opportunities. Forest misses a chance due to their lack of clinical finishing. Odegaard attempts a through ball to Nketiah, but he is ruled offside. Forest counters and Johnson fails to keep his shot on target. Forest is aiming to end a run of four successive opening-day defeats. Saka attempts a pass to Nketiah, but it lacks accuracy. Arsenal has a good record against Forest at home, remaining unbeaten in their last nine meetings.

Both teams will be looking to improve their form from last season. Arsenal struggled to keep clean sheets at home, while Forest had a poor away record with just one win in 19 matches and eight points.

The referee for the match is Michael Oliver, and the game is now underway.

In conclusion, the 2023/24 Premier League season has started with Arsenal facing Nottingham Forest in their first match. Despite a delay at the beginning, both teams are eager to secure a positive result. Stay updated with the latest developments and key moments from the match.

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