Epic return for the 2023/2024 English Premier League campaign as Arsenal win 2-1 over Forest, Newcastle comfortable 5-1 win against Aston Villa.
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Meanwhile, we take a look at the results for Saturday’s week 1 action with Brighton putting a 4-1 victory against promoted Luton.
Superb Saka strike helps Arsenal over Forest
Arsenal starts their Premier League season with a tense 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest.
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Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka put the Gunners two ahead at half-time with Taiwo Awoniyi pulling a goal back late on for Forest. After the game, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta asked his side to be more ruthless after a nervy finish from his side.
He said: “Welcome to the Premier League! “We were super dominant, there was no question that we deserved to win the game. But when you are 2-0 up, and you have some chances to kill the game, we didn’t. And then we gave a sloppy one away from having a corner, and then straight away in two passes concede a goal.
Newcastle put five past Villa
Newcastle secured a stunning win over Aston Villa with Sandro Tonali, Alexander Isak (2), Callum Wilson and Harvey Barnes grabbing the goals in a 5-1 win at St James’ Park.
However, Moussa Diaby scored Villa’s goal; Newcastle top after the opening win
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Delighted Howe said: “We have to focus on Manchester City away – it’s the hardest fixture in the Premier League so that is a sobering thought for us. We’re looking at can we win the game fully in the knowledge they are the best team, they have been the bench mark.”
Promoted Luton 1st defeat
Goals from Solly March, Joao Pedro, Simon Adingra and Evan Ferguson did the damage for Roberto De Zerbi’s side; Carlton Morris scored from the spot for Luton.
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EPL Week 1 Saturday Results
Arsenal 2-1 Nottingham
Bournemouth 1-1 West Ham
Brighton 4-1 Luton
Everton 0-1 Fulham
Sheffield Utd 0-1 Crystal Palace
Newcastle 5-1 Aston Villa
