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

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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Timber was forced off with a knee injury. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Timber was forced off with a knee injury. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images) /

3. Timber injury a sour note

After such a scintillating first half, the dreaded injury bug struck Arsenal just minutes into the second half. Jurrien Timber went down in what was an innocuous incident.

Timber dropped down to the ground and looked to be holding his knee. When players go down under no contact, there will always be a cause for concern and given it is the first league game of the season and Timber’s debut, it isn’t ideal.