Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest: Betting preview, tips and predictions for Premier League clash
ARSENAL kick-start their 2023-24 Premier League campaign with a home fixture against Nottingham Forest.
SunSport betting experts have previewed the contest, and carefully selected our best bets, tips and sign-up bonuses for Saturday’s showdown at the Emirates Stadium.
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Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest preview
A brand new season awaits and expectations couldn’t be higher in north London.
Mikel Arteta’s side just ran out of steam in last year’s title race, but the campaign couldn’t be described as anything other than a complete success given their second-placed finish and automatic Champions League qualification.
The positive atmosphere around Arsenal has continued over the summer with the arrivals of Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber, who strengthen the starting XI immediately.
The trio were part of Arsenal’s dramatic Community Shield victory over Manchester City last weekend, and a big showing is expected in Saturday’s lunchtime kick off at the Emirates.
Nottingham Forest avoided relegation with a game to go courtesy of a win over Arsenal last season.
And it could be considered somewhat of a miracle given their huge turnover of players and chaotic transfer business last summer. It’s been vastly different this time around.
Forest have brought in a couple of players including Ola Aina and Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga, while Jesse Lingard has left the City Ground.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest odds
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Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest betting tips
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Let’s not beat about the bush – Arsenal should win this, and they should win it in style. The Gunners enjoyed a terrific record on home turf last season, winning 14 of their 19 league matches and scoring a colossal 53 goals.
Yes, Gabriel Jesus will not feature, but the Gunners have more than enough attacking talent in his absence. Nottingham Forest were abysmal on the road last season, winning just a single match and conceding a league-high 44 goals – including FIVE at the Emirates.
Leandro Trossard to score and assist at 3/1 with Paddy Power (Bet Builder) – CLAIM HERE
I am completely convinced that Leandro Trossard is primed for a huge campaign at Arsenal this season.
The Belgium international, 28, had a monumental impact when arriving in January from Brighton, scoring once and providing 10 assists in 22 league appearances.
It could be argued he was at his most productive during Gabriel Jesus’ absence when deployed through the middle, and his goal in the Community Shield should have earned him a role in Saturday’s starting XI.
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It could be a long afternoon for a few of these Nottingham Forest players, not least wing-backs Serge Aurier and Ola Aina.
The attack-minded pair will have their hands full with rapid wingers Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli flying down the channels. Aurier and Aina like to push forward but are likely to commit a tactical foul or two if caught out of position with a quick turnover.
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