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Arsenal 2-1 Nottingham Forest – 3 talking points as Gunners begin season in style

By Adam Schultz

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on August 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on August 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) /
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Saka starred on opening day. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Saka starred on opening day. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images) /

2. Saka off to a hot start

It might be a new league season, but it’s the same Bukayo Saka. Our star winger was in ominous form from the outset as the Nottingham Forest defence had no answer to him.

His goal was a thing of beauty. After William Saliba laid the ball off to him, Saka took a touch inside and then unleashed a filthy curling effort past ex-Arsenal keeper Matt Turner.

Just one game into the season, we are again reminded of Saka’s world-class brilliance.

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