Arsenal won the EPL trophy for the first time in 22 years last season, garnering 85 points along the way.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Arsenal began the defence of their English Premier League (EPL) title in emphatic fashion, thrashing newly promoted side Coventry City 3-0 at the Emirates.
Prior to kick-off against Lampard’s Sky Blues, who were playing their first top-flight match in 25 years, new Gunners signing Konsa was introduced to the home crowd.
After an initial spirited performance from the visitors, Arsenal opened the scoring in the 15th minute when Kai Havertz scored from a pass from Riccardo Calafiori.
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Mikel Arteta’s men doubled their advantage just eight minutes later after the Coventry keeper spilled a ball from Christos Tzolis, leaving Bukayo Saka with an easy finish.
In the second half, Arsenal made it 3-0 after a move initiated by Declan Rice found Ben White, who hooked it back for Martin Odegaard, who netted despite mishitting the ball.
After the victory, the North London outfit will now travel to Villa Park for their second fixture of the 2026/27 season against Aston Villa.
