Arteta has placed particular emphasis on energising the Emirates Stadium crowd as he looks to turn the ground into an intimidating venue for visiting sides.
Arsenal supporters were frequently criticised last season for creating a tense mood that appeared to affect the players during their pursuit of the league title.
Although this victory against Coventry will not determine the outcome of their campaign, it may offer an early indication of what lies ahead.
“We will have to see how we respond when the score is 0-0 or when we find ourselves behind,” Arteta said when questioned about the atmosphere in the stadium.
“The way we began the match, along with the two goals, naturally gave everyone a strong foundation to enjoy the occasion. However, our experiences from the past have also shown how much that support can lift the team.
“Playing football in a stadium with this kind of energy is an absolute pleasure, both to experience and to watch.”
Much of last season’s tension stemmed from Arsenal managing injuries to several important players while also facing scrutiny over their approach. Against Frank Lampard’s team, however, there were no signs of unease.
Friday’s scorers—Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka—started together in the same Premier League line-up only once during the previous campaign.
With the trio included from the beginning against Coventry, Arsenal were able to produce their most commanding football.
Arsenal established a 2-0 advantage inside 23 minutes, their fastest two-goal lead since facing Wolves in 2023.
After enduring an injury-disrupted campaign, Odegaard appears to have rediscovered his finest form. He followed his standout Community Shield performance against Manchester City with another display that underlined his value to the team.
After finding the net last Sunday and again in the league opener, he has already surpassed the single goal he scored across 36 appearances last season.
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