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Partey at RB, Gabriel dropped after 73 consecutive games- Arsenal starting lineup vs Nottingham Forest today for first game of 2023-24 season

Here is a look at the official Arsenal starting XI for the first league game of the 23/24 season against Nottingham Forest, and Mikel Arteta threw up some selection surprises.

Gabriel Magalhaes was dropped after 73 consecutive Premier League starts; with Ben White chosen to start at CB along with William Saliba.

Regular DM Thomas Partey chosen to start at right back against Forest

Jurrien Timber, more naturally a RB, starting at LB against Forest, just as he did in the Community Shield against Man City.

Starts for both Declan Rice and Kai Havertz- their Arsenal league debuts, in midfield.

Eddie Nketiah starting at centre forward with Gabriel Jesus out due to injury.

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Arsenal Opening Day Record Premier League (1992 till date) | First Game Weekend Fixtures AFC History & Results Last 10 years

Here is a look at the result of the first game of every Premier League season for Arsenal so far. Covers every opening day/weekend fixture for the Gunners in the history for the PL (from its inaugural 1992/93 season till date). Arsenal manager for that particular opening game (George Graham, Bruce Rioch, Stewart Houston, Arsene Wenger, Unai Emery, Mikel Arteta) also mentioned in brackets.

1992/93- Arsenal 2-4 Norwich (Graham)

1993/94- Arsenal 0-3 Coventry (Graham)

1994/95- Arsenal 3-0 Manchester City (Graham)

1995/96- Arsenal 1-1 Middlesbrough (Rioch)

1996/97- Arsenal 2-0 West Ham (Houston)

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Arsenal vs Man City Community Shield 2023 Attendance 81,145 Wembley 1-1 Palmer Goal Foden Havertz chances 4-1 Penalty Shootout

Arsenal vs Man City 2023 (Arsenal-MCI Community Shield 2023)

Final score and result: Arsenal vs City 1-1 (Trossard/Palmer)- Arsenal win 4-1 on penalties

Wembley Stadium- 6 August, 2023- Community Shield

Arsenal win the 2023 Community Shield on penalties in front of a 81,145 strong crowd at Wembley

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