What was the score when Arsenal played Coventry City in Matchweek 1 of 2026–27?

Arsenal beat Coventry City 3–0 in Matchweek 1 of the 2026–27 Premier League.

The match took place at Emirates Stadium on Friday, 21 August 2026, making it the season’s curtain-raiser. Arsenal controlled the contest and led 2–0 at half-time before adding a third goal after the interval.

Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka scored Arsenal’s first-half goals. Martin Ødegaard added the third early in the second half, giving the champions a convincing start to their title defence.

The result also continued the importance of the fixture’s history. Coventry had won 3–0 at Arsenal in the 1993 opening weekend, but the 2026 meeting ended with the opposite scoreline and a home victory.