Summary

  • Live text and radio coverage of six Premier League games on Saturday follows

  • FT: Newcastle 5-1 Aston Villa - Tonali volleys opener before Diaby equaliser, Isak hits double

  • Mings carried off on stretcher as Wilson and Barnes deepen misery

  • FT: Brighton 4-1 Luton - March with opener and Pedro scores penalty, Morris pulls one back, Adringa & Ferguson restore control

  • FT: Bournemouth 1-1 West Ham - Bowen breaks deadlock, Solanke levels

  • FT: Everton 0-1 Fulham - Decordova-Reid scores for visitors

  • FT: Sheffield United 0-1 Crystal Palace - Edouard for Eagles

  • FT: Arsenal 2-1 Nottingham Forest - Nketiah and Saka give Gunners win

  • Get Involved: #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

  1. Postpublished at 77 mins

    Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest

    Oof. Mat Turner is positioned exactly where he needs to be as William Saliba diverts the corner towards goal. If the Forest keeper had been anywhere else, that was a Gunners third.

  2. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 77 mins

    Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest

    Almost an Arsenal Premier League debut goal for Declan Rice!

    His low drive from range takes a deflection and is pushed on to the post and behind by Matt Turner. It is a really good save.

    Declan RiceImage source, Getty Images
  3. 'Forest are giving it a go'published at 14:37 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest

    John Southall
    BBC Final Score at the Emirates Stadium

    This second half, Forest have been a lot better. They are just starting to give it a go, but is it a little too late?

  4. 'Brighton have the knack of the transfer market'published at 14:36 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    Brighton v Luton (15:00)

    Dion Dublin
    Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Brighton have got the knack now [of managing the market].

    They know what is going to happen, they accept what is going to happen, and they prepare before they allow it to happen.

    They are a well run football club and I don't worry for them at all.

  5. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 74 mins

    Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest

    Off goes goalscorer Eddie Nketiah and on comes Leandro Trossard.

  6. 'Could be something in this for Forest'published at 14:35 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    Arseal 2-0 Nottingham Forest

    Nathan Jones
    Former Southampton manager speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Arsenal are not as dominant in this second half, and with added time I'm guessing we have substantial time left to play.

    If Forest can justsetp it up slightly and impose themselves a little more, then there might be something here for them.

  7. Postpublished at 73 mins

    Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest

    Is this the most uncomfortable Arsenal have looked in the game?

    Aaron Ramsdale hesitates with his clearance and it allows Brennan Johnson to close him down and block.

    Aaron RamsdaleImage source, Getty Images
  8. SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 72 mins

    Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest

    Is this a sign that Forest are going to chase the game at last? Striker Taiwo Awoniyi is on, as is full-back Nico Williams.

    Ola Aina and Danilo are the men withdrawn.

  9. Postpublished at 71 mins

    Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest

    Arsenal forced into some defending.

    Takehiro Tomiyasu has to head the first Morgan Gibbs-White corner behind.

    The second is swung into the mixer and clears everyone before going out for the goal kick.

    Set-pieces are clearly Forest's best way back into this.

    Mikel ArtetaImage source, PA Media
  10. Postpublished at 71 mins

    Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest

    What's this? A Forest shot that brings something positive.

    Ola Aina's effort from range deflects wide for Forest's first corner.

  11. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    #bbcfootball, text 81111 (UK only - standard rates apply) or WhatsApp 03301231826

    Good to see that the officials have been strong on the rule changes for exactly zero weeks. Arteta wandering on the pitch as and when he pleases exactly as last season screaming at officials. Disgraceful.

    Callum

    All that money spent to end up with a side and a performance like this. Are Forest fans not embarrassed by this?

    Nas

  12. 'Proud day for all involved at Luton'published at 14:29 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    Brighton v Luton (15:00)

    Nathan Jones
    Former Luton Town manager speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It's been a long time coming, I know the amount of work that has gone into this.

    A real proud day for everyone involved at the club and I realise the small part I have played in that.

  13. Postpublished at 67 mins

    Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest

    Brennan Johnson tries to get the better of William Saliba to get in on goal but fouls him by leaning into his back.

    It's not happening for them.

  14. Postpublished at 65 mins

    Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest

    A long ball forward from Forest is flicked on by Willy Boly but Joe Worrall can't keep the ball in with his driven low ball.

    Aaron Ramsdale remains untested.

    Steve CooperImage source, Getty Images
  15. Postpublished at 64 mins

    Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest

    Kai Havertz gathers the ball from a neat touch on the edge of the Forest box. He tries to beat Willy Boly to give himself space to shoot but the Forest defender's sliding challenge wins out.

  16. Sutton's predictionpublished at 14:25 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    Brighton v Luton (15:00 BST)

    Chris SuttonImage source, BBC Sport

    Luton boss Rob Edwards was on BBC 5 Live this week speaking about how his side will have to adapt quickly.

    The Hatters have signed Ross Barkley, but they haven't gone mad with recruitment over the summer in terms of the number of new arrivals, and they haven't spent a great deal either.

    Edwards was speaking about bringing in players who can play in transition, and counter attack at pace, but all things considered I think they are going to find it tough in the top flight.

    Brighton had a great season last time out but they are going to find it tougher, too. They have already lost Alexis Mac Allister to Liverpool - will they be able to hold on to Moses Caicedo? Because they will miss him badly too if he goes.

    Roberto de Zerbi's side are not going to surprise anyone this season, either. They love teams to come on to them and press them, which Luton won't do, but I think the Seagulls will have too much firepower for them.

    Sutton's prediction: 2-0

    Joshua's prediction: 0-1

    Hearn's prediction: I can't believe Brighton and Luton are both in the Premier League. There were people watching the game up trees outside the stadium when Brighton played at the Withdean Stadium and we went there with Orient a few years ago - now look at them, at the Amex. Like Brentford, these are teams that we used to play all the time in the lower divisions but they went one way and we went the other. The Seagulls are established in the top flight now, but I think Luton are going to struggle. 2-0

  17. Postpublished at 63 mins

    Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest

    Arsenal had 87.4% possession over the opening 15 minutes of the second half.

    Eddie NketiahImage source, Reuters
  18. Postpublished at 62 mins

    Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest

    Gabriel Martinelli tries to sneak through the smallest of gaps in the Forest defence on the left but two away defenders stand their ground. They clear but only back to the Gunners, who can go again.

  19. Sutton's predictionpublished at 14:22 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    Everton v Fulham (15:00 BST)

    Chris SuttonImage source, BBC Sport

    This is very hard to call.

    Everton's season really depends on Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and his injury record isn't great.

    In the past couple of seasons, he's never really got into his rhythm up front but they are not free scoring and he has got to carry them in that department.

    Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic threw his toys out of the pram when he wasn't allowed to move to Saudi Arabia earlier in the summer but his future is still uncertain.

    Will we see a motivated Mitrovic at Goodison Park, or will we not see him at all?

    Sutton's prediction: 1-1

    Joshua's prediction: 2-1

    Hearn's prediction: My old mate Tony Bellew has not had a good time of it following Everton recently, but I actually think they will have a better season this time. 2-0

  20. Postpublished at 60 mins

    Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest

    This has all gone a bit dull now. Arsenal are so in control and feeling so little heat coming back at them that it's killed it as any kind of contest.

    TomiyasuImage source, Getty Images