Arsenal kicked off their Premier League season with a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, despite a delayed start due to a ticketing malfunction at the Emirates Stadium.
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The game was originally scheduled to start at 3 p.m. local time, but was pushed back by 30 minutes after thousands of fans were unable to get into the stadium due to technical issues with the club’s new digital ticketing system.
Once the game finally got underway, Arsenal took control and quickly took the lead through Eddie Nketiah in the 26th minute. Bukayo Saka then doubled the Gunners’ advantage in the 32nd minute with a stunning long-range strike.
Forest pulled a goal back through Taiwo Awoniyi in the 83rd minute, but Arsenal held on for the win.
The victory was a much-needed one for Arsenal, who finished eighth in the Premier League last season. The Gunners will be looking to challenge for a top-four finish this season, and this win will give them a much-needed boost of confidence.
The ticketing malfunction was a major embarrassment for Arsenal, and it will be interesting to see how the club responds in the coming days. The Gunners have a big game against Chelsea next weekend, and they will need to make sure that there are no more problems with the ticketing system.
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Despite the ticketing problems, Arsenal were the better team on the day and they deserved the win. The Gunners created a number of chances and they were clinical in front of goal. Nketiah and Saka were both excellent, and they will be hoping to continue their good form in the coming weeks.
Forest will be disappointed with the result, but they can take some positives from their performance. The visitors created a few chances of their own, and they will be hoping to build on this performance in their next game.
Overall, it was a good day for Arsenal, who got their Premier League season off to a winning start. The Gunners will be looking to build on this momentum in the coming weeks, and they will be hoping to challenge for a top-four finish this season.
