Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka score first goals of Premier League season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The 2026-27 Premier League season commenced on August 21, featuring goals from Arsenal teammates Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka. Havertz struck first, with Saka quickly joining him on the scoresheet. This marks the beginning of a competitive race for the Golden Boot, a title previously claimed by Erling Haaland, who scored 27 goals last season. As the season unfolds, more players are expected to join the scoring ranks.
- •Havertz scores the season's first goal for Arsenal.
- •Saka quickly follows with another goal.
- •The Premier League season started on August 21.
- •Haaland won last season's Golden Boot with 27 goals.
- •More players are expected to contribute to the scoring this season.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Premier League 2026-27 scoring leaders: The race for the Golden Boot begins
"The race for the 2026-27 Premier League Golden Boot is on, with Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka flying out of the starting block to score the season's first goals.
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