Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka ease Arsenal to opening win against Wolves
For a club that has twice occupied the bridesmaid’s spot over successive seasons – doing precious little wrong in pushing Manchester City all the way to the final day last year – it was notable that there was a total absence of unknown names in Arsenal’s starting lineup for this season opener. Indeed, the only Emirates Stadium newcomer was £42 million Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori, whose competitive debut will have to wait after remaining on the bench throughout.
No, this was an entirely familiar Arsenal outfit, guided by a manager insistent that wholesale changes are not required if they are to go one better next May when they hope to be crowned Premier League champions.
