Arsenal start title defence with comfortable win over Coventry

Arsenal start title defence with comfortable win over Coventry

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.

BSBBC Sport·Friday, 21 August 2026

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