Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was unhappy with his team's second-half performance against Nottingham Forest in their 2-1 victory on Saturday after the visitors fought back but he was relieved to begin the new Premier League campaign with a victory.
Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Nottingham Forest - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - August 12, 2023 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta shakes hands with Nottingham Forest's Matt Turner after the match Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley
"It's always difficult to win the first game in the Premier League. I think we deserved to win," Arteta told TNT Sports. With Arsenal cruising at 2-0, Forest boss Steve Cooper sent on Anthony Elanga and Awoniyi, with the pair combining for the goal. However, Arteta praised Nketiah, saying he had earned his place in the starting line-up in training after failing to make the cut for their Community Shield win over Manchester City.
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