Premier League results: Saka excels, Arsenal beats Wolves

Having to host Wolves who had just lost their most important player - Pedro Neto, Arsenal easily won 2-0 on the opening day. Bukayo Saka was the most impressive player, with 1 goal and 1 assist. This was also the 3rd consecutive season that Arsenal won the opening match of the Premier League.

Arsenal took the initiative after the opening whistle. The Gunners' attacks mainly took place on the right wing, where Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard played well together. Ben White also continuously climbed the sidelines to stretch the Wolves' formation.

Rayan Aït Nouri had a tough day, as he was constantly outplayed by Arsenal's short passes. Saka was the standout player in the first half. In the 15th minute, he skillfully dribbled the ball through the 3 yellow players and then fired a shot. However, the ball went quite lightly and straight to Jose Sa.

In the 25th minute, Saka observed 3 teammates preparing to enter the Wolves penalty area. He made an impressive cross, finding Kai Havertz. The German striker took advantage of his 1m93 height, heading in the first goal for Arsenal in the new season. The tall center back Yerson Mosquera and goalkeeper Jose Sa did not play well in this situation.

After the opening goal, Arsenal suddenly switched their attack to the left wing. However, Gabriel Martinelli was not as effective as Saka. He repeatedly escaped down the wing from passes from Odegaard and Zinchenko, but Martinelli's decisive actions did not help the home team score more goals.

A goal is not a safe margin after the first half, but given the Gunners' dominance in the first half, they were in no hurry. Wolves' only dangerous chance in the first half was a header from Jorgen Strand Larsen. Playing slowly to avoid mistakes was the Gunners' way of starting the second half.

Playing while lulling the opponent to sleep, Arsenal unexpectedly scored the second goal thanks to Bukayo Saka. In the 74th minute, the England midfielder opened the shooting angle from the right wing, before unleashing a powerful left-footed shot into the near corner. Ait Nouri played without determination, and as a result, the second goal was conceded, extinguishing all hopes of Wolves.

Coach Mikel Arteta did not want to stop there. He took Declan Rice off the field and replaced him with Gabriel Jesus. Playing with a 4-forward formation, Arsenal almost paid the price after Jurrien Timber's mistake. The Dutch defender lost the ball dangerously, creating the premise for Matheus Cunha's shot. However, David Raya still played focused to keep the Gunners' net.

The match ended in a 2-0 victory for the home team. Arsenal will share the lead with Liverpool on equal points and goal difference.