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Arsenal starts Premier League title defense with 3-0 win over Coventry

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:04 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Arsenal starts Premier League title defense with 3-0 win over Coventry

Summary

Arsenal opened their Premier League title defense with a commanding 3-0 victory against Coventry at the Emirates Stadium on August 21. Goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard secured the win, demonstrating the team's continued hunger for success. Mikel Arteta praised the cohesion and pressing from his players, while also highlighting a strong debut from new winger Christos Tzolis. Despite the win, Arteta acknowledged the strength of rival squads and indicated ongoing improvement is required. Coventry, back in the top flight after a long absence, struggled to threaten Arsenal, managing their first penalty area touch only after 60 minutes.

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•Arsenal wins 3-0 in Premier League opener against Coventry.
•Goals scored by Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard.
•Mikel Arteta commends player cohesion and pressing.
•Christos Tzolis impresses on his league debut.
•Coventry fails to register a penalty area touch for 60 minutes.

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10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Arteta hails Arsenal's desire after perfect start to title defence

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Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's dominant 3-0 win against Coventry in the opening game of the Premier League season on Friday proved the champions have not lost their hunger for silverware.Arteta hailed the cohesion between his players as they carved open the Coventry defence time and again, with new winger Christos Tzolis impressing on his league debut after joining from Club Brugge.
— Yahoo Sports

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