Overview
Arsenal begin their quest for Premier League success once again in high spirits after beating their biggest rivals to the title, Manchester City last week in the inaugural Community Shield.
A positive transfer window for Arsenal has seen them acquire England man Declan Rice, who will add much needed stability in-front of the back four.
After a 23 year abcence from the Premier League, Nottingham Forest managed to secure their place in the top division for another season finishing 16th – 4 points above the drop.
What do the stats say?
Nottingham Forest shown last season that they struggled away from home, ending the campaign with the worst form on the road in the league! Collecting just 8 points and conceding on average 2.32 goals per game away from The City Ground.
It was quite the opposite for Arsenal who ended the season with the second highest number of goals scored in front of a home crowd. 53 goals in their 19 games at the Emirates, help them to push City to the Premier League title!
Head to Head
Only once in the previous 6 meetings has seen both teams find the net, with Arsenal being victorious in 3 of them! Forest have proven to be a problem for the Gunners, with this fixture not ending in a draw since 1995.
The two previous meetings has ended 5-0 to Arsenal – Bet365 are offering 18/1 for this score line to make an appearance for the third time in a row!
Player to Watch
Gabriel Martinelli has scored 3 goals in the last 2 games vs Forest at the Emirates and with the added competition of Trossard on the left hand side, the Brazilian winger will be desperate for a fast start to the new season! Having scored 15 and claimed 5 assists last season, it’s important he replicates that form in order for Arsenal to have any success this season.
My Top Bet365 Picks:
Arsenal -1 Goal Handicap – 8/15
Gabriel Martinelli to Score Anytime – 7/5
Arsenal to Win & BTTS – NO – 5/6
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