Arsenal hosts Coventry City in Premier League opener at Emirates Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:52 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Arsenal faces Coventry City in their Premier League opener on August 21 at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal enters the match after winning the Community Shield with a 3-0 victory over Manchester City. Coventry City returns to the top flight after 25 years, coming off a Championship-winning season. Both teams are aiming for a strong start to the new campaign.
- •Arsenal opens their title defense against Coventry City.
- •Match scheduled for August 21 at the Emirates Stadium.
- •Arsenal won the Community Shield 3-0 against Manchester City.
- •Coventry City returns to the Premier League after 25 years.
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"This Friday, August 21, the 2026-2027 Premier League gets underway with a clash of contrasts at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal make their home debut with confidence sky-high after bein...
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