Arsenal thrash Coventry to start Premier League title defence with a bang

There were goals to Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard as Arsenal ran riot at the Emirates.

There were goals to Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard as Arsenal ran riot at the Emirates.

Newcomer Christos Tzolis helped set up two goals as the defending champions dismantled promoted Coventry 3-0 in the season opener.

Arsenal rout Coventry in 'perfect start' to Premier League title defense  ESPN

Arsenal play like the champions they are as title defence starts with a bang

Goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard give champions Arsenal a comfortable 3-0 win over newcomers Coventry City, in the opening game of the Premier League campaign at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal 3-0 Coventry City: Mikel Arteta’s side kicked off their title defence in style with a thorough dismantling of Frank Lampard’s Sky Blues

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.

Kai Havertz struck early, Bukayo Saka doubled the lead, before Martin Odegaard netted after the break.

What a difference a title makes. The last time Arsenal played in front of their own supporters, you could cut the nervous tension with a knife as Mikel Arteta’s side scraped to a 1-0 victory over already relegated Burnley. Ninety-five days on and, Arsenal having ended their long wait to be crowned champions the followi

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.

Arsenal suffer cruel injury blow hours before start of Premier League title defence  talkSPORT

Defending champions have emerged as heavy favourites to retain their crown

Arsenal are expected to be busy in the final two weeks of the summer transfer window, with Mikel Arteta looking to strengthen the Premier League champions