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Arsenal kick off title defence with thumping win over Coventry

Arsenal kick off title defence with thumping win over Coventry
Sky Sports Football Friday 21 August 2026, 21:50 UTC 1 min read
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Arsenal made a flying start to their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 thumping of newly-promoted Coventry City in the season opener at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal made a flying start to their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 thumping of newly-promoted Coventry City in the season opener at the Emirates Stadium. [Image text:] Ernira room CIUAD det Captai
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