Arsenal sweep Coventry aside to start title defence with 3-0 win

The last time the London side retained the top-flight title was in 1935 but it took just 15 minutes for Kai Havertz to show Arsenal's intent as he coolly guided a Riccardo Calafiori cross into the bottom corner of the net from the edge of the box.

LONDON, Aug 21 : Arsenal started their Premier League title defence with a bang by sweeping aside newly-promoted Coventry City with a dominant performance in a 3-0 home win on Friday.The last time the London side retained the top-flight title was in 1935 but it took just 15 minutes for Kai Havertz to show Arsenal's int

Full Time After Extra Time This is a live match. Extra Time Half Time Arsenal vs Coventry City. Premier League. 8:00pm, Friday 21st August 2026. Emirates Stadium. Arsenal 3 K Havertz (15th minute) B Saka (23rd minute) M Ødegaard (49th minute) Coventry City 0 Latest Premier League Odds Get Sky SportsGet a NOW Sports Mem

Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard scored in a 3-0 win over Coventry.

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