Arsenal started their season in the best possible way with a 2-0 victory at home against Wolverhampton on Saturday, marking the opening of their campaign in the Premier League.
The Gunners’ goals came from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka in the 25th and 74th minutes, respectively, placing them in second place with 3 points.
Arsenal dominated the match from the outset, but they struggled to create clear chances in the early minutes. Wolverhampton’s defense held strong against the relentless attempts of the Arsenal players, preventing the ball from reaching goalkeeper José Sá.
Portuguese goalkeeper Sá stepped up for his defenders, making a crucial save from a shot fired by Saka towards the right corner before catching a weak effort directed at the center of the goal.
The home side continued to launch imprecise attempts until Havertz met a cross from Saka with a powerful header into the net as Sá left his goal.
Wolverhampton finally posed a threat with their first significant attempt from a free kick taken by Bilieguard, but his shot sailed over the crossbar.
Goalkeeper David Raya denied the visitors an equalizer with a brilliant save from a fantastic header by Larsen.
Arsenal went back to threatening Sá’s goal with several attempts, the most dangerous coming from Saka inside the penalty area, but his effort went over the bar.
Gabriel Martinelli nearly doubled the Gunners’ lead with a solo effort inside the box, but his shot hit one of the defenders and went over the goalpost, ending the first half with Arsenal leading 1-0.
Just minutes into the second half, Havertz received a pass inside the box from Saka and aimed a shot that went off-target.
Thomas Partey tried his luck with a shot from the edge of the area, but it passed just beside the left post.
Then, Ait Nouri surprised the Gunners’ keeper with a stunning shot from distance, but unfortunately for him, the ball went wide of the post.
Saliba almost caused a goal for the visitors after mishandling a pass outside the box, gifting the ball to Kunia, who failed to capitalize and fired a poorly directed shot right at Raya.
After a powerful individual effort from the right flank inside the penalty area, Saka unleashed a screamer into the left of Sá’s goal, scoring the second goal for the home side.
Raya insisted on keeping a clean sheet until the final moments, making a fantastic save from a volley by Kunia, ensuring Arsenal’s victory until the final whistle.
