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Premier League: Arsenal launch title defense with easy 3-0 win over Coventry City

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Premier League: Arsenal Launch Title Defense With Easy 3-0 Win Over Coventry City

By IANS News August 22, 2026 • 09:46 AM View: 95

Sir Alex Ferguson: Arsenal got the defence of their Premier League crown off to the perfect start as they swept aside promoted Coventry City with a 3-0 win at Emirates Stadium.

Kai Havertz opened the scoring after 14 minutes with a fine finish before Bukayo Saka added a tGunnersdway through the half to put us in control.

Straight after the restart, Martin Odegaard added a third to wrap up a fifth-straight opening day victory to ensure the Gunnners start this season the same way they ended the last one - on top of the Premier League table.

TAGS Premier League Coventry City Emirates Stadium Kai Havertz Bukayo Saka Martin Odegaard Christos Tzolis

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