Arsenal starts Premier League title defense with win over Coventry City
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Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Arsenal opened its Premier League title defense with a 3-0 win against Coventry City on August 21. Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz scored in the first half, with Martin Odegaard adding another goal after halftime. The Gunners demonstrated strong defensive play, limiting Coventry to no shots on goal until late in the match. New signing Christos Tzolis made an impact by assisting Saka's goal and showcasing his attacking potential. Arsenal will face Aston Villa in their next match.
- •Arsenal defeated Coventry City 3-0 in their season opener.
- •Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz scored before halftime.
- •Martin Odegaard added a third goal in the second half.
- •Christos Tzolis contributed with an assist on Saka's goal.
- •Arsenal faces Aston Villa next week.
- 10:14 PMCBS Sports — Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz shine together as Arsenal open Premier League title defense with dominant win
- 9:08 PMCBS Sports — Bakayo Saka and Kai Havertz shine together as Arsenal open Premier League title defense with dominant win
"Goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard powered the Gunners to a dominant season-opening victory over Coventry City
"Goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard powered the Gunners to a dominant season-opening victory over Coventry City
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External links- CBS SportsAug 21, 2026, 10:14 PMBukayo Saka and Kai Havertz shine together as Arsenal open Premier League title defense with dominant win
Goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard powered the Gunners to a dominant season-opening victory over Coventry City
- CBS SportsAug 21, 2026, 9:08 PMBakayo Saka and Kai Havertz shine together as Arsenal open Premier League title defense with dominant win
Goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard powered the Gunners to a dominant season-opening victory over Coventry City
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