Match ReportArseblogUnverified source· 22 Aug 2026
Arsenal ease past Coventry in season opener
Arsenal kicked off the new season with a comfortable 3-0 win over Coventry City.
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Arsenal 3-0 Coventry
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What happened. Arsenal started the new season with a comfortable 3-0 win over Coventry City, with familiar faces providing encouragement.
- Declan Rice started, no surprise to the author.
- Bruno Guimaraes was absent through injury.
- Bukayo's inclusion was a slight surprise.
Arsenal look to build on this opening-day win as the season progresses.
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