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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xG Burnley vs Man City 2023 August Attendance 21,572 | Expected Goals Burnley 0-3 MCFC Match Stats

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Burnley vs Manchester City (Attendance 21,572 at Turf Moor on 11 August, 2023- first game of the 23/24 season). City won 3-0 thanks to a brace from Erling Haaland and a second half effort from Rodri, while Burnley finished the game with ten men following a red card to Anass Zaroury.

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Anass Zaroury red card vs Man City 2023 for foul on Walker | First sending off 2023-24 Premier League Season

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This Anass Zaroury red card vs Man City saw the Burnley player pick up the first red card of the 23/24 Premier League season for his late lounge on Kyle Walker in the opening day clash between the two sides on 11 August, 2023. The Zaroury dismissal vs City came in second half stoppage time, with City leading 3-0 at that point

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