Match ReportCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 21 Aug 2026
Havertz opens Premier League season with Arsenal goal
Kai Havertz struck the first goal of the new Premier League season as Arsenal took the lead against Coventry.
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CoventryCompetition
Premier League
Score
Arsenal 1-0 Coventry (at time of report)
Scorer
Kai Havertz
Assist
Riccardo Calafiori
What happened. Kai Havertz scored the first goal of the 2026/27 Premier League season, giving Arsenal the lead against newly promoted Coventry City.
- Riccardo Calafiori provided the assist with a low cross.
- New signing Christos Tzolis created the chance by pressing the defender.
- Coventry City are newly promoted to the Premier League.
Arsenal aim to start the season strongly with a home win over the promoted side.
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