Arsenal kicked off their Premier League campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium, showcasing their intent to challenge for the top honors this season.
The Gunners took the lead in the first half through new signing Kai Havertz, who capitalized on Bukayo Saka’s precise cross from the right, heading the ball past Wolves goalkeeper José Sá.
Havertz’s goal was a testament to Arsenal’s attacking prowess and made an early statement in front of their home fans.
After the break, Saka doubled Arsenal’s advantage with a powerful left-foot shot that found the right corner of the net. The goal came just moments after a quickly taken free-kick caught the Wolves defense off guard, highlighting Arsenal’s sharpness and tactical awareness.
Despite not hitting peak form, Arsenal always appeared in control of the match, dictating the pace and limiting Wolves’ chances. The home side’s defense held firm against a Wolves team that struggled to create clear-cut opportunities, managing to frustrate their opponents throughout the contest.
Wolves debutant Jorgen Strand Larsen had a promising chance in the first half, but his header was well saved by Arsenal’s new goalkeeper David Raya, making a crucial intervention to preserve his team’s lead. Later in the match, substitute Matheus Cunha squandered a golden opportunity when he sent a tame effort straight at Raya during a brief spell of pressure as Wolves sought an equalizer.
