Inter thrash Monza 4-1 to launch Serie A title defence

The Italian champions needed just six minutes to break the deadlock when Hakan Calhanoglu blasted in from distance.

Inter Milan begin their Serie A title defence with a dominant 4-1 victory over promoted Monza. Read how the champions launched their campaign.

MILAN, Aug 22 : Inter Milan kicked off their Serie A title defence with a 4-1 home win over Monza on Saturday, after the promoted side recovered from conceding an early goal to go in level at the break before the champions turned on the style.Inter looked set for a routine win after taking a sixth minute lead. Andy Dio

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.

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

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