Arsenal began their Premier League title quest in style as goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka earned a 2-0 victory against Wolves on Saturday.
Determined to go one better than last season’s second-place finish, Arsenal dominated the first half, with Havertz scoring the opener from Saka’s perfectly placed cross. The German forward’s strike set the tone, and England winger Saka sealed the win with a second-half goal at the Emirates Stadium.
After falling just two points short of Manchester City last season, Arsenal are eager to break their 21-year title drought, last winning the league under Arsene Wenger in 2004. Mikel Arteta has instilled a new mentality in the squad, and his unconventional leadership techniques have kept the players sharp.
During the offseason, Arteta even brought in professional pickpockets to teach the team about staying vigilant both on and off the pitch.
While Arsenal have been linked to more signings, including Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino, Arteta has yet to acquire a new striker, a position many believe could be the final piece of their title puzzle. Riccardo Calafiori, the summer signing from Bologna, started on the bench.
While Arsenal have made a strong start, the road to the title is undoubtedly challenging. Despite calls for a new striker, Arteta opted to stick with his current squad, and the team’s performance against Wolves suggests that the necessary firepower is already present.
As the season progresses, the battle for the Premier League crown is set to be intense, with Arsenal firmly in the mix.
