Premier League: Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka fire Arsenal to opening day win over Wolves | Football News
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NEW DELHI: Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, with goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka starting their Premier League title campaign.
Mikel Arteta’s team is seen as a strong contender to challenge Manchester City’s dominance this season.
Kai Havertz opened the scoring in the 25th minute, heading in from Bukayo Saka’s cross.
Despite the lead, Arsenal didn’t appear completely at ease until Saka doubled the advantage with a clinical finish towards the end of the match.
Wolves had opportunities to level the score, but Rayan Ait-Nouri and Rodrigo Gomes were unable to capitalize on promising positions, failing to trouble Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya when the score was still 1-0.
Mikel Arteta’s team is seen as a strong contender to challenge Manchester City’s dominance this season.
Kai Havertz opened the scoring in the 25th minute, heading in from Bukayo Saka’s cross.
Despite the lead, Arsenal didn’t appear completely at ease until Saka doubled the advantage with a clinical finish towards the end of the match.
Wolves had opportunities to level the score, but Rayan Ait-Nouri and Rodrigo Gomes were unable to capitalize on promising positions, failing to trouble Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya when the score was still 1-0.