Arsenal’s Premier League opener delayed by turnstile failure

Fans queue to pass the ticket barriers to enter the Emirates Stadium, for the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, after the scheduled 12.30 kick-off time, in London on August 12, 2023. – Arsenal’s Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest was delayed by 30 minutes on Saturday after problems with an e-ticketing system left thousands of fans stranded outside the Emirates Stadium. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)

Arsenal’s Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest was delayed by 30 minutes on Saturday after problems with an e-ticketing system left thousands of fans stranded outside the Emirates Stadium.

Broadcasters TNT estimated there were still 35,000 supporters unable to get to their seats by the scheduled kick-off time of 1130GMT.

“This afternoon’s game with Nottingham Forest will now kick off at 1pm (UK), confirm bet predictions due to a delay at the turnstiles,” betting tips 1×2 Arsenal said in a statement.

The Gunners are aiming for a fast start as they look to go one better than finishing second to Manchester City last season.

New signings Declan Rice,bet prediction Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber have all been selected for their league debuts from the start after costing gambling Arsenal over a combined £200 million ($254 million) in the transfer market.

City got their title defence off to the perfect start by beating Burnley 3-0 on Friday. bet prediction site

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