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Premier League Matchweek 1
Arsenal crestArsenal
2–1
FT
HT 2–0
Nottingham Forest crestNottingham Forest
  • E. Nketiah 26′
  • B. Saka 32′
  • T. Awoniyi 82′
Emirates Stadium, London M. Oliver

Match report

Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 in Premier League Matchweek 1 at Emirates Stadium, London.

Expected goals finished 0.83 to 1.18, so Arsenal won despite creating less.

Arsenal had 78% of the ball; shots were 15-6.

Key takeaways

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 0.83 to 1.18, so Arsenal won despite creating less.

Control

Arsenal had 78% of the ball; shots were 15-6.

Timeline

Arsenal above · Nottingham Forest below
  • ⚽E. NketiahAssist: Gabriel Martinelli26′
  • 28′Ola Aina
  • ⚽B. SakaAssist: W. Saliba32′
  • Jurriën Timber45+5′
  • ⇄J. TimberT. Tomiyasu50′
  • 71′⇄DaniloT. Awoniyi
  • 72′⇄O. AinaN. Williams
  • ⇄E. NketiahL. Trossard74′
  • 80′⇄B. JohnsonA. Elanga
  • 81′Orel Mangala
  • 82′⚽T. AwoniyiAssist: A. Elanga
  • ⇄Gabriel MartinelliGabriel Magalhães86′
  • Benjamin White90+2′
  • 90′⇄J. WorrallC. Wood
  • 90′⇄O. MangalaC. Kouyaté

Match stats

● Arsenal● Nottingham Forest
Possession 78%
22%
Expected goals (xG) 0.83
1.18
Shots 15
6
Shots on target 7
2
Shots inside the box 8
4
Corners 8
3
Accurate passes 693
137
Saves 1
5
Fouls 12
12
Offsides 2
1
Yellow cards 2
2
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Arsenal4-3-3
18 T. Tomiyasu
19 L. Trossard
6 Gabriel Magalhães
10 E. Smith Rowe
21 Fábio Vieira
20 Jorginho
24 R. Nelson
31 K. Hein
15 J. Kiwior

Manager: Mikel Arteta

Nottingham Forest3-4-3
9 T. Awoniyi
7 N. Williams
21 A. Elanga
11 C. Wood
8 C. Kouyaté
34 E. Horvath
32 L. O'Brien
19 M. Niakhaté
23 R. Freuler

Manager: S. Cooper

Top-rated players

Bukayo SakaArsenal · 90′ · 1 goal · 3 key passes
8.3
Thomas ParteyArsenal · 90′ · 2 key passes
7.3
William SalibaArsenal · 90′ · 1 assist · 1 key passes
7.3
Declan RiceArsenal · 90′
7.3
Kai HavertzArsenal · 90′ · 2 key passes
7.3
Edward NketiahArsenal · 73′ · 1 goal
7.3

Questions & answers

What was the score in Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest?

Arsenal 2-1 Nottingham Forest (half-time 2-0).

Where is Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest played?

The match is played at Emirates Stadium, London.

Who is the referee for Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest?

The appointed referee is M. Oliver.

What is the head-to-head record between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest?

In their last 9 meetings: Arsenal 5 wins, Nottingham Forest 2 wins, 2 draws.