Arsenal make emphatic winning start to title defence

Yahoo Sports·August 21, 2026 at 9:18 PM+16

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Arsenal opened their bid to defend the Premier League title with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Coventry at the Emirates Stadium. Kai Havertz set the champions on their way inside 15 minutes before Bukayo Saka doubled the hosts' lead midway through the first half.

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