'Dominant' - Arsenal kick off title defence with thumping Coventry win

Arsenal made a flying start to their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 thumping of newly-promoted Coventry City in the season opener at the Emirates Stadium.

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.

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 3-0 thanks to goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and captain Martin Odegaard in a dominant performance at The Emirates on Friday.The last time the London side retained the top-flight title was

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