Arsenal opened their Premier League season with a comfortable 3-0 home victory against Coventry City following an outstanding performance by Greek winger Christos Tzolis.
Tzolis played 76 minutes and was involved in creating Arsenal's first two goals before Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard sealed the win.
The victory built on Arsenal's recent Community Shield triumph, with Mikel Arteta's side maintaining their momentum from their previous competitive outing.
First half goals
Tzolis set a lively tone from the opening minutes, firing a fifth-minute effort wide before seeing an eighth-minute shot blocked by defenders inside the penalty area.
Arsenal broke the deadlock in the 15th minute when Tzolis won possession high up the pitch. His interception released Riccardo Calafiori, who passed to Kai Havertz to score with a low finish from inside the box.
The hosts doubled their lead in the 23rd minute after Tzolis drove down the left flank and delivered a dangerous cross. Coventry goalkeeper Carl Rushworth could only palm the ball out uncertainly, allowing Bukayo Saka to convert from close range.
The match tempo slowed following the second goal, though Declan Rice nearly added a third in first-half stoppage time with a curling shot that flew off target.
Second half pressure
Arsenal restored their intense momentum immediately after the restart, scoring a third goal in the 49th minute. Ben White advanced down the right wing and sent in a low cross towards Martin Odegaard.
Odegaard scuffed his initial strike, but the ball took an unusual spin that completely deceived Rushworth and bounced into the back of the net.
Rushworth produced a sharp save three minutes later to deny Myles Lewis-Skelly in the 52nd minute, preventing Arsenal from expanding their lead further.
Tzolis continued to threaten, seeing a deflected effort go out for a corner in the 61st minute before Rushworth saved another of his shots in the 65th minute.
Substitutions and squad depth
Arteta withdrew Tzolis in the 76th minute, replacing the Greek international with Eberechi Eze as the home supporters gave Tzolis a standing ovation for his display.
Arsenal held their 3-0 lead until the final whistle, recording back-to-back three-goal victories as they began their Premier League campaign in dominant fashion.
