Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Mikel Arteta said he was “really impressed” with Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Coventry on Friday as the Gunners began the defence of their English Premier League title with a comfortable win over Frank Lampard’s newly-promoted outfit.
After ending a 22-year wait for the Premier League title, Arsenal opened the new campaign by showing why they are favourites to repeat their title win, by completely dominating the Sky Blues in a game that was one-sided from start to finish.
Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and captain Martin Odegaard scored for the Gunners, with newcomer Christos Tzolis shining as he helped set up the opening two goals.
For Coventry, it was a rude welcome back to the Premier League after a 25-year absence.
Having won the second-tier Championship last season by a wide margin, Lampard’s side simply looked outmatched as they were repeatedly taken apart by a marauding Arsenal.
Arsenal introduced their latest signing, England defender Ezri Konsa, before kick-off after he completed a move from Aston Villa earlier on Friday for a reported £55m (75m USD).
Mikel Arteta said he was “really impressed” with Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Coventry on Friday as the Gunners began the defence of their English Premier League title with a comfortable win over Frank Lampard’s newly-promoted outfit.
After ending a 22-year wait for the Premier League title, Arsenal opened the new campaign by showing why they are favourites to repeat their title win, by completely dominating the Sky Blues in a game that was one-sided from start to finish.
Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and captain Martin Odegaard scored for the Gunners, with newcomer Christos Tzolis shining as he helped set up the opening two goals.
For Coventry, it was a rude welcome back to the Premier League after a 25-year absence.
Having won the second-tier Championship last season by a wide margin, Lampard’s side simply looked outmatched as they were repeatedly taken apart by a marauding Arsenal.
Arsenal introduced their latest signing, England defender Ezri Konsa, before kick-off after he completed a move from Aston Villa earlier on Friday for a reported £55m (75m USD).
