Arsenal kicked off their new Premier League season with a solid 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium, marking an encouraging start in their quest to challenge for the title. Mikel Arteta’s team, which finished just two points shy of champions Manchester City last season, showcased its intentions with goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka.
Havertz opened the scoring in the 26th minute, heading home from a well-placed cross by Saka. Saka then doubled the lead in the 74th minute with a signature shot that left Wolves’ goalkeeper Jose Sa with no chance.
Arsenal’s lineup featured new additions from their summer transfer window, including goalkeeper David Raya and defender Riccardo Calafiori, aimed at strengthening an already robust squad. Though Wolves parted ways with key player Pedro Neto, they had a decent run last season, finishing 14th in the league, and will be hoping to build on that with a stronger performance this year.
Throughout the match, Arsenal demonstrated control but faced moments of pressure from Wolves, particularly in the second half when Matheus Cunha missed a critical opportunity to level the match. Ultimately, the Gunners’ superior quality shone through as they secured a clean sheet.
After the game, Martinelli expressed the team’s satisfaction with their performance, particularly highlighting the contributions of Saka and Havertz. Manager Mikel Arteta echoed these sentiments, praising his team’s resilience but acknowledging areas for improvement moving forward.
With this victory, Arsenal aims to maintain momentum as they prepare for their upcoming fixtures against Aston Villa and Brighton. Meanwhile, Wolves will seek to bounce back against Chelsea in their next outing.