At Emirates Stadium, Arsenal easily defeated Wolves to begin their Premier League campaign.
After the break, the England forward added their second goal with a strong left-foot effort into the right corner after the visitors were caught off guard by a fast-taken free-kick. Kai Havertz had opened the scoring for the Gunners with a header after Bukayo Saka’s cross from the right in the first half.
Arsenal never looked out of control of the game and more than deserved to win against tough opponents, even though they were far from their best.
David Raya of Arsenal made a great stop on Jorgen Strand Larsen, a debutante for Wolves, with his header in the first half.
Additionally, Matheus Cunha, a replacement, ought to have performed better during a time when the Wolves were playing tamely against Raya.
However, Wolves boss Gary O’Neil can have little complaint about the outcome, with his side fashioning a few clear-cut opportunities over the course of the afternoon.
The stadium held a moving homage to former Arsenal attacker Kevin Campbell, who passed away earlier this summer at the age of 54, prior to kickoff.
Campbell was a member of the club’s 1990–91 championship team and won four major trophies there.
And Havertz’s header past Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa was Arsenal’s first goal, which was maybe reminiscent of Campbell during his prime.
The Germany international’s work ethic presented Wolves with challenges throughout the afternoon, but for the majority of the opening frame, Arsenal’s finest chances came from their relentless pressing and a few careless defensive passes.
Saka twice had opportunities to make a play as the visitors struggled to get past the red and white jerseys.
Martin Odegaard’s blistering long-range effort, tipped away by Sa, was their best effort in the second period until Saka rounded off a satisfactory start to the season for Arteta’s side.
(BBC)
