{"id":23533,"date":"2026-08-22T11:05:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T05:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=23533"},"modified":"2026-08-22T11:05:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T05:20:45","slug":"defending-champions-arsenal-make-flying-start-beat-coventry-3-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=23533","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Defending Champions Arsenal Make Flying Start, Beat Coventry 3\u20130<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Dragon Media News Desk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Defending champions Arsenal made an impressive start to the new English Premier League season with a comfortable 3\u20130 victory over newly promoted Coventry City.<\/p>\n<p>Mikel Arteta\u2019s side controlled the opening match at the Emirates Stadium on Friday night, with Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and captain Martin Odegaard all on the scoresheet.<\/p>\n<p>Havertz opened the scoring in the 15th minute after converting a pass from Riccardo Calafiori. Eight minutes later, Saka doubled Arsenal\u2019s advantage, giving the hosts a 2\u20130 lead before halftime. New signing Christos Tzolis also played an important role in the build-up to Arsenal\u2019s first two goals.<\/p>\n<p>Odegaard added the third goal just four minutes into the second half. Following an effective combination involving Saka and Ben White, the Arsenal captain finished the move to put the result beyond serious doubt.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal remained in control for most of the match and restricted Coventry\u2019s attacking opportunities. The newly promoted side struggled to create meaningful chances in the first half. Coventry showed some improvement after the break but were unable to find a way past Arsenal\u2019s defense.<\/p>\n<p>After winning the Premier League title last season for the first time in 22 years, Arsenal have entered the new campaign as defending champions for the first time since the 2004\u201305 season. Arteta\u2019s side are now aiming to win back-to-back league titles, a feat Arsenal last achieved in the 1930s.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal also defeated Manchester City 3\u20130 in the Community Shield ahead of the new season. Two consecutive victories by the same margin against significant opposition have underlined the team\u2019s strong early-season form.<\/p>\n<p>Coventry, meanwhile, are back in the top flight of English football for the first time since 2001 under manager Frank Lampard. Their return to the Premier League after 25 years began with one of the most difficult possible assignments against the reigning champions.<\/p>\n<p>With a convincing opening victory and three points secured, Arsenal have made an early statement in their title defense. 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