Arsenal kicked off their Premier League season with a straightforward 3-0 victory over Coventry. The win saw Arsenal perform with a new level of comfort, reminiscent of a team in 'demo mode'.
A key highlight was the performance of captain Martin Ødegaard, who played 75 minutes, registered 72 touches, and completed 55 short passes. His goal, Arsenal's third on 48 minutes, marked his first at the Emirates since last December.
Ødegaard's display suggested a return to his previous form after an injury-affected campaign. He was instrumental in driving moves from behind the attacking line and showed a reawakening of his link-up play with Bukayo Saka.
The opening goal came on 15 minutes, a high-end three-beat move finished by Kai Havertz with a first-time left-foot volley. Arsenal extended their lead to 2-0 soon after, with Declan Rice's forward run and an Ødegaard pass contributing to the goal. Myles Lewis-Skelly also delivered an excellent performance in midfield.