Arsenal have stepped off the accelerator a bit.

Forest have seen a little bit of the ball in the last few minutes. They've not been able to do much with it, though.

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Sheffield United are not exactly back in the big time with a bang because, since getting promoted, they have sold all their best players.

The Blades may bring players in before the end of the transfer window but their business so far has been very odd. Their fans must be on a bit of a downer and the manager Paul Heckingbottom has got his work cut out to keep them up.

They were quite a powerful team in the Championship and they were very well organised, but will they have the quality they will need to go with their commitment if they are going to stay up? I'm not convinced they will.

Crystal Palace are starting life without their talisman, Wilfried Zaha, following his move to Turkey and they will be looking to Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise to step up.

They might not be as free scoring as they were at the end of last season but I still think they Eagles will get the win.

Sutton's prediction: 0-1

Joshua's prediction: 0-1

Hearn's prediction: 1-0

Nathan Jones
Former Southampton manager speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live

It's a big decision for Forest in this game.

Whether you come out, take the risk and try to get back into the game, or whether you stick to the game plan and hope that gets you back into it.

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The offside flag is up to mean that Ryan Yates' shot on the turn in the box that is saved wouldn't have counted anyway.

But it's something for the visitors to cling to, after they had worked the chance from a long Ola Aina throw.

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New Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola comes in with a reputation for being a disciple of Marcelo Bielsa.

Based on what we've seen from him with Rayo Vallecano in Spain, his teams will be extremely high-pressing, but it's going to be interesting to see if he's been able to get his ideas about how he wants to play across to the Cherries squad in the weeks since he took charge.

Up until the last 24 hours or so, I was wondering what the hell was going on with West Ham, because they weren't getting any transfers done. That seems to be changing, with various offers in and Edson Alvarez arriving from Ajax, but why leave it so late before the season starts?

It's very unfair on West Ham boss David Moyes, because it is several weeks since the sale of Declan Rice to Arsenal was done and his squad is not where he wants it to be.

I can't see Moyes coming out on the front foot here, so this could be quite a cagey affair. The Hammers will try to lure them in, then hit them on the counter. I actually have a sneaky feeling that they will nick it, but let's go for a draw instead.

Sutton's prediction: 1-1

Joshua's prediction: 2-1

Hearn's prediction: It's going to be interesting to see West Ham without Declan Rice. I see Bournemouth vs West Ham as being like Harry Redknapp vs Harry Redknapp, but in terms of the score, we might see a bit of a stalemate. 1-1

Takehiro Tomiyasu floats a ball over the top for Gabriel Martinelli but the pass has just a bit too much on it and Matt Turner can claim.

Arsenal are in utter control of this. Forest simply can't hurt them.

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Anita Asante
Former England defender on Football Focus

I think recrtuiment is a massive part of how they are going to try and compete this season.

It will be tough for them but the majority of the squad have come through together. But I think the journey they have been on [is great].

I think Ross Barkley brings a little bit more of that Premier League experience too.

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Bukayo Saka is almost in again as he drives at Ola Aina down the right. The Forest full-back does just enough to poke the ball away from him.

Forest have it all on just to keep this to 2-0.

Carl Asaba
Former Sheffield United striker on Football Focus

The manager has brought in two players recently and wants to bring in more before the end of the window. I think they will be able to compete.

The strength of the club at the moment is the manager and the coaching staff bring through young talent. If we can bring in more players who will improve, we've got a chance.

People are writing us off. It will be hard, but that's when we come good.

Takehiro Tomiyasu's first involvement is to fire a low shot from range straight at Matt Turner following a lovely Arsenal attacking move.

Hopefully, that is not too bad, but it didn't look great when Jurrien Timber pulled up.

On comes Takehiro Tomiyasu in his place.

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This is not good news for Arsenal. Jurrien Timber was one of the club's big three summer signings and he has lasted less than 50 minutes here.

This doesn't look good.

Jurrien Timber has pulled up sharply now off the ball. Something pinged in his right leg.

Change incoming now.

We're straight back into the same pattern. Gabriel Martinelli beats a man with ease but the attack comes to nothing.

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Bryan: People saying that a "world-class striker" is a must just don't know what they're talking about. TEAMS win matches. Look at Kane... great scorer, won bugger-all in 12 seasons. Great TEAMS can handle injuries better than others, also.

Do Forest have it in them to make this a contest?

Arsenal were utterly in charge before the break. It was they looking the only team likely of scoring again.

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Jurrien Timber is going to start the half after injuring himself in that challenge late in the first half. One to monitor.

We are back under way.