Arsenal start their 2023/24 Premier League season with a home game against Nottingham Forest on August 12.
***NOTE: The match has been delayed by 30 minutes due to a new ticket entry system for fans causing long queues outside The Emirates.***
The Gunners saw their chances in the 2022/23 title race ended by a 1-0 defeat away at Forest back in May as Steve Cooper's side confirmed their own top-flight survival at the City Ground.
Mikel Arteta has been busy during the summer, with major transfer moves to bring in Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz, as the former midfielder looks to chase Manchester City again.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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What time does Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest kickoff?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Emirates Stadium in London, UK and kicks off on Saturday, August 12 at 1 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sat Aug. 12 | 8 a.m. ET |
| Canada | Sat Aug. 12 | 8 a.m. ET |
| UK | Sat Aug. 12 | 1 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Sat, Aug. 12 | 10 p.m. AEST |
| India | Sat, Aug. 12 | 5:30 p.m. IST |
| Hong Kong | Sat, Aug. 12 | 8 p.m. HKT |
| Malaysia | Sat, Aug. 12 | 8 p.m. MYT |
| Singapore | Sat, Aug. 12 | 8 p.m. SGT |
| New Zealand | Sun, Aug. 13 | 12 a.m. NZDT |
MORE: Premier League fixtures for 2023/24 season
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Premier League match across selected areas of the world's major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | — | Fubo, Peacock |
| Canada | — | |
| UK | TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate | discovery+ |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Star Sports Select 1 | Hotstar VIP, JioTV |
| Hong Kong | Now Premier League (Ch.620-621) | Now TV |
| Malaysia | Astro SuperSport 3 | Astro Go. sooka |
| Singapore | Hub Premier 1 (Ch.221) | StarHub TV+ |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport Premier League | Sky Sport NOW |
UK: This match is available on TNT Sports' TV channels and can be streamed on discovery+.
USA: This fixture is available on Peacock and can be streamed on Fubo.
Canada: Every Premier League game this season is live streaming exclusively via Fubo in Canada.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every match live and on demand on Optus Sport.
MORE: Watch Premier League matches live with Fubo in USA
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest lineups
The three new starters acquired in the offseason are all starting: Jurrien Timber, Declan Rice, and Kai Havertz. But Gabriel starts on the bench, which means it's either a 3-4-3, or Thomas Partey lines up at right-back. Everyone was available for this game except for the injured Gabriel Jesus (knee) and Mohamed Elneny (knee).
Arsenal lineup (3-4-3, right to left): 1. Aaron Ramsdale (GK) — 4. Ben White, 2. William Saliba, 12. Jurrien TImber — 8. Martin Odegaard, 5. Thomas Partey, 41. Declan Rice, 29. Kai Havertz — 7. Bukayo Saka, 14. Eddie Nketiah, 11. Gabriel Martinelli
Arsenal subs (9): 31. Karl Hein (GK), 18. Takehiro Tomiyasu, 15. Jakub Kiwior, 6. Gabriel, 20. Jorginho, 21. Fabio Vieira, 10. Emile Smith Rowe, 24. Reiss Nelson, 19. Leandro Trossard
American goalkeeper Matt Turner facing his former club after a $9 million transfer is the big story, with the other being that star centre-forward Taiwo Awoniyi, who just recently returned to injury, is available on the bench. Summer signing Anthony Elanga will be an option off the bench.
Nott'm Forest lineup (5-3-2 right to left): 1. Matt Turner (GK) — 24. Serge Aurier, 4. Joe Worrall, 30. Willy Boly, 26. Scott McKenna, 43. Ola Aina — 22. Ryan Yates, 28. Danilo, 5. Orel Mangala — 10. Morgan Gibbs-White, 20. Brennan Johnson.
Nott'm Forest subs (9): 34. Ethan Horvath (GK), 19. Moussa Niakhate, 7. Neco Williams, 8. Cheikhou Kouyate, 32. Lewis O'Brien, 23. Remo Freuler, 11. Chris Wood, 9. Taiwo Awoniyi, 21. Anthony Elanga
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest prediction, odds
Arteta knows his team cannot afford Man City to build up a lead in the title race and his charges will be well drilled to secure a win on home soil on the opening weekend.
Cooper is still bringing his squad together, based on new signings this summer, and key injuries in defence could be an issue for the visitors against a driven Arsenal side.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest
| ARS win | Draw | FOR win | Both teams to score Y / N | Over / Under 2.5 goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetMGM (USA) | -588 | +625 | +1400 | +105 / -147 | -244 / +170 |
| Sports Interaction (Canada) | 1.14 | 7.61 | 13.00 | 1.94 / 1.68 | 1.40 / 2.80 |
| Top Betting Sites (UK) | 1/6 | 13/2 | 14/1 | 1/1, 8/11 | 2/5, 7/4 |
| Dafabet (India) | 1.17 | 7.10 | 14.00 | 2.00 / 1.72 | 1.38 / 2.80 |
| Unibet (Australia) | 1.17 | 8.00 | 17.00 | 2.02 / 1.75 | 1.38 / 3.05 |
