Arsenal will be looking to go one better in the Premier League this season after falling short to Manchester City in the race for the title in 2022-23. There will be pressure on Mikel Arteta and his side this weekend after a big summer spend, but they will be looking to get off to the best possible start at the Emirates against Nottingham Forest.
Before Betting On Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
Arsenal get their 2023-24 Premier League campaign underway on Saturday, as the Gunners look to banish the ghosts of last season. The Gunners only had themselves to blame that they didn’t end the previous season as champions, as they held a huge advantage over City heading into the final three months of the season. However, the Gunners bottled their advantage, and enabled City to walk away with the title with a few games to spare.
Arsenal’s title challenge ended against their rivals this weekend, as the lost at the City Ground against Nottingham Forest. Arteta has spent big this summer in order to overthrow the current champions, with over $200 having being spent on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Jurrien Timber. The initial signs were positive, as the Gunners landed Community Shield glory on penalties against Man City last Sunday.
Steve Cooper will be looking for progression from his Nottingham Forest side this season, as they achieved their goal of survival at the end of last term. That looked an unlikely feat at the half way stage of the season, but Forest returned from the World Cup in excellent form, and were able to drag themselves clear of the drop zone to eventually end the campaign in 16th.
The club haven’t been as active in the summer transfer window this year, but they have added quality in the final third with the additions of Anthony Elanga and Chris Wood. Meanwhile, Ola Aina looks a solid signing in the right-back position, and will offer more to the team in the final third.
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest Offshore Odds & Pick
Arsenal have an excellent home record against Forest, and that is extremely challenging to overlook this weekend. Therefore, we expect the Gunners to put down an early marker for the season ahead with a big win at the Emirates.
