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Amie Wilson

Nottingham Forest receive Arsenal response after Premier League opening day fixture confirmed

Arsenal fans have given their reaction to the opening day Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest, after the fixtures were confirmed on Thursday morning.

After securing survival at the end of last season Forest fans can now start planning for the 2023/24 Premier League campaign. The fixture list sees the Reds face away trips to Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Man City in their opening six games of the season.

Slotted in between are home clashes against newly-promoted Sheffield United and Burnley. It has also been confirmed that the opening fixture at the Emirates Stadium will kick off at 12:30pm on Saturday 12th August and be shown live on TNT Sports.

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The game sees the two sides meet after what was a pivotal game for the two teams at the end of last season. Taiwo Awoniyi’s only goal of the game saw Forest come out as 1-0 winners at the City Ground with the three points securing their Premier League safety while also ending Arsenal’s title hopes.

That’s something that Gunners’ fans have not forgotten ahead of the opening fixture. Here’s how just some reacted to the opening day clash.

Neilby70 : Forest has been a bit of a bogey team lately Let's kick off the season with a good win against them Our 20th anniversary of the invincibles Make them proud gunners And lift the crown 23/24

Spina Kicks : The revenge is loading... At least 4-0

Kyle : Need some revenge for that game at the end of last season

J.afc : That’s beautiful. Easy 5-0 to start the season

King Shoy : REVENGE!!!!!

Ethan : Great way to start the season

Zealnut : I can't wait for this. Sweet Revenge

Ehimen Francis : Revenge on my mind

What do you think of the opening fixture? Tell us in the comments section

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