Arteta hails dominant Arsenal start after Coventry win

Arsenal's old guard delivered as Odegaard, Havertz and Saka all scored in a statement opening-day win.

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Coventry

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Premier League

Score

Arsenal beat Coventry City

Scorers

Odegaard, Havertz, Saka

What happened. Arsenal beat Coventry City on the opening day of the Premier League season, with goals from Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka.

Arteta praised the team's domination and clarity in the match.
The trio made just their second Premier League start together since December 2024.
New signing Christos Tzolis missed the game due to injury.

“Yeah, it was a lot to like the performance, it was a good result, but the manner in which we started the game, such a domination, clarity”
— Mikel Arteta

Arteta's comments suggest Arsenal are focused on attacking the title rather than defending it.

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