Arsenal v Coventry City

Premier League

Full time

Arsenal

3–0

Coventry City

Match events

ArsenalCoventry City

1st half

GoalGoal! Arsenal 1, Coventry City 0. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Riccardo Calafiori.
15'1–0
GoalGoal! Arsenal 2, Coventry City 0. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal following a fast break.
23'2–0
27'
Yellow cardCaleb Yirenkyi (Coventry City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Yellow cardGabriel Magalhães (Arsenal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
34'
Half-time2–0

2nd half

GoalGoal! Arsenal 3, Coventry City 0. Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ben White.
49'3–0
62'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Coventry City. Victor Torp replaces Caleb Yirenkyi.
SubstitutionSubstitution, Arsenal. Martín Zubimendi replaces Declan Rice.
68'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Arsenal. Noni Madueke replaces Bukayo Saka.
68'
70'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Coventry City. Taiwo Awoniyi replaces Ellis Simms.

Highlights

1:00Leboeuf: Arsenal have 'no other contenders' after opening win vs. CoventryESPN 0:56Arteta: I'm really impressed with Arsenal's dominationESPN

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News and reaction

Match reportThink less, run more: The rise of man-marking in the Premier LeaguePremier League clubs are running faster, pressing harder and valuing athleticism more than ever. So what happens when everyone plays that way?ESPN4h ago

Match reportTransfer rumors, news: Arsenal to offload three players, with Atlético Madrid keenAtlético Madrid are one of the main clubs showing an interest in Arsenal midfielder Martín Zubimendi, while Viktor Gyökeres and Mikel Merino could also depart. Transfer Talk has the latest.ESPN4h ago Match reportArsenal 3-0 Coventry City: Gunners cruise to victory to open Premier League title defence - as it happened

Where to watch

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Match details

Date: Saturday 22 August 2026
Started: 5:00 am Sydney time
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Competition: Premier League
Officials: Thomas Bramall (Referee)
Crowd: 60,098

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