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Saka sparkles for Arsenal, Newcastle sends statement as Premier League drama begins

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka (left) follows his curling shot during their EPL opener match against Nottingham Forest.[Arsenal]

After Arsenal left fans standing in line for an extra 30 minutes to get into the stadium, Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka proved they were worth the wait.

Arsenal's two star wingers lit up the opening Saturday of the Premier League season with an audacious assist and a curling long-range strike that helped the team start the campaign with a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest.

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