Arsenal cruise past Coventry to top Premier League

Champions begin title defence with a rampant 3-0 win at the Emirates.

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What happened. Arsenal beat Coventry City 3-0 in their Premier League opener, with goals from Havertz, Saka, and Odegaard.

• Havertz scored after 15 minutes, his first league goal of the season.
• Saka tapped in from close range seven minutes later.
• Coventry failed to register a shot on target until the 85th minute.

Arsenal go top of the table early, sending a warning to rivals.

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