Arsenal secured a notable victory with a 2-1 triumph over Nottingham Forest in their Premier League season opener, eliciting joy among the fanbase.
Following Manchester City’s success in their season opener against Burnley, Arsenal, as one of the top teams, were under pressure to respond effectively in their own debut match.
Under the guidance of Mikel Arteta, Arsenal exhibited purposeful play from the outset, capitalising on their opportunities. Eddie Nketiah’s goal allowed them to take the lead, while Bukayo Saka’s remarkable strike extended the advantage to 2-0.
However, Nottingham Forest exhibited resilience in the second half, demonstrating their determination to stay in the game. Taiwo Awoniyi’s goal for Forest cut Arsenal’s lead to a single goal, setting the stage for a more intense contest.
As the match drew to a close, Forest mounted a substantial challenge to the Arsenal defence, seeking an equalizer. The Gunners, however, held firm in the face of pressure, ultimately securing the victory.
Reacting to the win, Piers Morgan tweeted:
“I’ll take the win, but that was a poor 2nd half by Arsenal and I don’t understand why Forest had more desire/intensity than we did as the game went on. Nor do I understand what Havertz gives us.”
Just Arsenal Opinion
Forest proved to us that they are not easy opponents to face and in the end, we secured the three points, which is the most important thing.
We now have to focus on working on the plan for the next game.
Win against a low block team like Nothingham forest is good 3point . It is always difficult in first game especially at home, so let give the boys credit for their determination and resilience.
We are just one game in and some People are already complaining…We have not even seen anything yet under ARETEA…This is going to be the season when the self inflicted blind fans will see and blame themselves for not cutting their loss in this manager…I don’t dislike the guy but he does not have what it takes to Instill that fear factor in this team that will make any opposition scared to even think they can take something out of any game..And I have said it time without number..This formations are just clueless…Like his playing Ps5…He plays players out of their position inorder to make way for those of his players who can’t do anything on the pitch..If he continues this season to bench his better Lb like Tierney cox his waiting for zchenko I pity him or benching Tossard who is better than NKETIAH and Kai or leaving Saka to play matches game in and out without giving the likes of Smith or nelson chances..I feel so sad for Arteta coz he never learns and Haland has shown that he needs an out and out taller , fairly faster, imposing and most especially a very clinical Cf , who takes half chances and not G.jesus for this season only….a striker that can bag at least 25 goals for us this season..Then it’s not my wish for him but ARETEA is sure on his way to another failed campaign and if so it is my candid advise he steps down and leave for the good for the progress of the club..thanks
@Mike
In my opinion, he does have a point about Havertz. We could have and should have bought better for that price…
Hope you feel better now that you have managed to get that rant off your chest.
But we can’t practice 3-5-2 or 3-6-1 on official game its too risky..we should done that on pre-seaso.we almost lost 3poins on a lower team yesterday.
Spot on everything you said 👍
I don’t think you know what progress is because Arsenal has come from so far up to date under the guidance of Mikel Arteta and the future looks bright. Trust the process
Mike very good analysis…you have said it all…he has ccontinued to put players on wrong position in order favor his weak and not so good players…am very sure today’s change in formation was done to harbor players like havartz… timber is a very good player but why should we continued playing him on the left instead of playing him as RB or CB his best position…why play partey as RB yet you have tomiyasu, white and timber who can perform well in that role…why does he hate Tierney???he should be playing now that zinchenko is not fit… Arteta please play players on their natural positions
And the arteta out brigade is out!
Who cares what that idiot thinks?
Yep, it’s the idiots here we need to worry about.
This was very bad of him artete should be rotating players change Kia bring Smith Rowe put timber in is position as rb bring on tirney as lb please I don’t really think kai should be starting games for us
Some fans are comical. Arteta is doing a wonderful Job and that is all I see
Take a cold drink and breathe!!! We shall overcome, it’s written in the stars if only you can see.
Typical Piers Morgan. He thinks his opinions are facts. Shame. Poor analysis.
Did you watch City play yesterday? Where did Bernardo Silva play from and Folden too? Did you observe Rico Lewis’ position? Yet you complain of Arteta not mixing things up and been too predictable. People are just whiners.
Err. When you have won 4 out if the past 5 EPL and easily closed a 9 point gap with spare, you can affird the luxury to experiment. How many EPL’s has Arteta won?
Arteta please this is not the time for experimenting,pre-season has come and gone.we are now into premier league proper take note
Arteta is the tactician and the coach you don’t have to like his tactics as long as his tactics and players got the needed 3points. Respect the gaffer.
He is Right about Havertz.
Don’t know what he Brings to our Team.😕
I watched Newcastle now and saw the likes of Isak, Callum Wilson, Joelington, etc and so Sad.😌😌
Most of our Players need serious Improvements to make. 😒
Just one game of the season, people are complaining, on paper Party was on RB, but in reality he was playing in middle field match the game properly.Kai you guys you seem not be interested in Arsenal but your favourite players , give him chance like any other players.He is our player rub out that mentality that he came from Chelsea you will see why he was bought
we all have a right to comment but that doesnt make us experts on the game.
even coaches who convince hiring directors end up being sacked after their ideas fail why do you think yours works
I am very disappointed with the way Arsenal are dealing.
with Kieran Tierney