Arsenal will look to get their Premier League title challenge off to a winning start when they host Nottingham Forest on the opening weekend.
The Gunners’ meetings with Forest were a sign that their relegation had finally been derailed last season, as they thrashed Steve Cooper’s side 5–0 in the capital before a shock one-goal defeat away from home in May Was.
But Mikel Arteta is determined to learn from Arsenal’s near miss and has already secured a trophy in the form of the Community Shield in 2023-24.
With Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Jurien Timbers, and soon-to-be David Raya signed in pursuit of Silverware, it’s been a big summer in North London.
Meanwhile, Forest will also hope to improve after their relegation battle last season, bringing in Anthony Elanga, Chris Wood, and ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner to improve the squad.
Where to watch Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
TV Channel: In the UK, the game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 11 am.
Live Stream: Subscribers can watch the contest live online through the TNT Sports app and website.
Live Blog: You can follow all the match day action via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest prediction
Stuart Pearce and Nigel Clough scored in Forest’s last win at Arsenal in 1989.
Traveling fans may find that some craziness on the opening day is their best route to a repeat result, yet the Gunners enjoyed some solid preparation at Wembley and should hit the ground running.
Arsenal would win 3–0.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Head-to-head (h2h) history and results
Forest have lost each of their last two trips against the Emirates 5–0, while Arsenal have won each of their last two trips to the City Ground 1–0.
Arsenal wins: 52
Nottingham Forest wins: 29
Draws: 22
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest match odds
Arsenal: 1/7
Nottingham Forest: 11/1
Draw: 9/2