English Premier League (EPL) defending champions, Arsenal began the defense of their trophy by leading newly promoted Coventry side 3-0 in Friday’s opening match of the season.
Arsenal Manager Arteta smiles as Havertz put the Gunners in front in the 15th minute, while Bukayo Saka got his first goal of the season on 23 minutes to give Arsenal a deserved first half 2-0 lead.
Barely four minutes into the restart, Martin Ødegaard netted the third goal on 49 minutes, leaving the newly promoted Coventry side shattered with three goals within 50 minutes.
Coventry Manager, Frank Lampard introduced Nigerian star Taiwo Awoniyi but his inclusion is yet to yield the desired result for the new comers.
In the 65th minute, Tzolis continues to tear it up down the left as he reaches the edge of the box and tries to slip in Havertz on the under lap; but Thomas comes across to concede another corner.
Rice swings it in before Rushworth cleared away from a dangerous position.
Another chance came when Tzolis meets the dropping ball but he fired through the crowd.
Coventry goalkeeper Rushworth parried goal bound ball severally in the match, and it’s not been an easy evening for him.