Arsenal prepares for EPL opener against Coventry at Emirates Stadium

Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence with a convincing victory against newly promoted Coventry City at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal made light work of Premier League new boys Coventry City as they began their title defense with a statement 3-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on Friday.

Arsenal began the defence of their Premier League title in convincing fashion with a comfortable 3-0 victory over newly-promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium.Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka put t...

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.

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 following night when Manchester City slipped up against Bournemouth, Coventry were given a rude awakening in their first Premier League game for 25 years. It is now 46 matches since Arsenal lost at home to a promoted side and there was never any doubt about the result as soon as Kai Havertz – who scored the only goal against Burnley that turned out to be priceless – picked up where he left off by giving Arsenal the lead in the 15th minute. A tap-in from Bukayo Saka and then Martin Ødegaard, the captain, matching his Premier League tally from last season just after half-time made it almost the perfect start for the champions. Continue reading...

Arsenal made the perfect start to their Premier League title defence with a stylish 3-0 win against Coventry in the opening game of the season on Friday.- Rampant Arsenal - Coventry were playing their first Premier League game since 2001 after winning the Championship last season to end their long exile from the top-flight.

Arsenal open their Premier League title defence against Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium on Friday evening, just days after thrashing Manchester City in the Community Shield.Mikel Arteta’s side...

Arsenal have been handed a boost ahead of their match against Coventry, as the Premier League new boys have lost one of their key players to injury.Coventry know the challenge they will face when they...

Arsenal begin the defence of their Premier League title on Friday night filled with optimism after their Community Shield dismantling of Manchester City, but Mikel Arteta must still contend with key a...

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.