Arsenal thrash newly promoted Coventry 3-0 on Premier League opening night

Arsenal, the defending Premier League champions, opened their title defence with a 3-0 victory over newly promoted Coventry City on the league's opening night. It was Coventry's first top-flight match in 25 years and 94 days, and proved a harsh welcome back. Arsenal showed clear title ambitions, playing with the swagger of a team going on the attack rather than defending what they have.