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Arsenal start title defence with comfortable win over Coventry

Goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard give champions Arsenal a comfortable 3-0 win over newcomers Coventry City, in the opening game of the Premier League campaign at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal start title defence with comfortable win over Coventry

Arsenal began their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 win over Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium. The goals were scored by Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard.

The win was set up in part by newcomer Christos Tzolis, who assisted two of the goals according to the Winnipeg Free Press.

The victory marked a strong start to the season for Arsenal, who are looking to successfully defend their title for the first time since the 1930s. Their next game is against Aston Villa in 10 days.

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