Arsenal thrash Coventry 3-0 in title defence opener

Champions Arsenal started their title defence with a dominant 3-0 win over Coventry at the Emirates.

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What happened. Arsenal beat Coventry City 3-0 at home, with first-half goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka, and a second-half effort from Martin Odegaard.

• Christos Tzolis impressed on the left flank.
• Strong performances from Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, and others.
• Coventry experienced a baptism of fire in north London.

Arsenal sent a message to the rest of the division that they mean business this season.

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