Arsenal and Coventry release lineups for Premier League opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Arsenal face Coventry at the Emirates tonight in the opening match of the 202627 Premier League season. Arsenal's Bruno Guimaraes is unavailable due to a thigh injury, while Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Reiss Nelson, and Fabio Vieira are also not included in the squad. The match is set to begin shortly, with a full lineup for both teams expected at the commencement of the match.
- •Arsenal plays against Coventry tonight at the Emirates.
- •Bruno Guimaraes misses the match due to injury.
- •Other notable absentees for Arsenal include Martinelli and Jesus.
- •Starting lineups for both teams will be announced shortly.
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal and Coventry teams released
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