Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal’s dominant 3-0 victory over Coventry as a testament to their continued hunger for titles, highlighting their cohesion and decisive play in the Premier League opener. Picture: HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's dominant 3-0 win against Coventry in the opening game of the Premier League season on Friday proved the champions have not lost their hunger for silverware.

Arteta's side picked up where they left off last season, cruising to victory over out-classed Coventry thanks to goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners have been installed as title favourites and their swaggering display suggested their rivals will struggle to keep up this season.

Arteta was encouraged by the way his players set about overwhelming promoted Coventry with their relentless pressing.