What TV channel is Arsenal v Nottingham Forest on? How to watch Premier League fixture, live stream, team news

Arsenal will get their 2023/24 Premier League campaign underway this weekend against Nottingham Forest after lifting the FA Community Shield last weekend. The Gunners will be looking to re-enter a title challenge with holders Manchester City, who came away from their season opener with a 3-0 win over new boys Burnley.

The Gunners enjoyed a strong season and qualified for the Champions League with ease but fell away from the top spot and finished five points behind City, who claimed their third consecutive Premier League trophy.

Down the opposite end of the table, upcoming rivals Nottingham Forest found themselves locked in a fierce relegation battle. They narrowly avoided the drop by just four points, with Southampton, Leeds United, and Leicester City going down instead.

Both sides have clear missions this season. Arsenal will certainly be hoping to come out the better club in the title race this time and Forest will be fighting to avoid a bottom three scrap. Let’s take a look at the details for their opening match and how you can keep up with the action.

When is Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest?

Arsenal will host Nottingham Forest at the Emirates on Saturday, August 12th. Kick-off is scheduled for 12.30pm BST.

Last season, the Gunners won 5-0 on home soil but the reverse fixture at the City Ground saw the Reds edge them out in a 1-0 win.

How to watch Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest

Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest is the first Premier League match scheduled for the day. The clash will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 — formerly known at BT Sport 1 — which is available to watch by anyone subscribed to the service. You will not need to do anything to renew or alter your previous subscription to BT Sport.

Customers can also access the match via a live stream on the TNT Sports website and app.

Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest team news

Arsenal’s marquee summer signings Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber are all expected to make their club debuts on Saturday . The Gunners will be without Gabriel Jesus and Mohamed Elneny though.

Arteta’s latest press conference comments suggested that Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jorginho, Folarin Balogun, and Reiss Nelson could all be in contention as he said everything except Jesus and Elneny ‘should be fine.’

Forest recently signed Matt Turner from Arsenal and will be looking forward to giving him his first run out under Steve Cooper. Star goalscorer Brennan Johnson has returned from an ankle injury but the Reds will likely be without Taiwo Awoniyi, who is out with his knee. Both Felipe and Wayne Hennessey (knee) will be out, as well as Omar Richards (groin).