EPL: Iwobi struggles in Everton defeat, Awoniyi scores for Forest at Arsenal

Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi was in action for Everton as they began their Premier League campaign with a 1-0 home defeat against Fulham.

Iwobi played all through the game, but it was Bobby De Cordova-Reid who scored the only goal of the game at the Goodison Park.

Earlier in the day, Arsenal sealed a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium, with Taiwo Awoniyi netting for the visitors.

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Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka scored for the Gunners, as the Mikel Arteta side kicked off their campaign with a win.

In the other Premier League games played on Saturday, Brighton defeated Luton Town 4-1 while Bournemouth and West Ham played a 1-1 draw.

Newcastle United hammered Aston Villa 5-1 and Sheffield United lost at home 1-0 to Crystal Palace.

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