Arsenal hosts Coventry City in Premier League opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:56 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Arsenal is playing against Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium on August 21, 2026, as they begin their Premier League title defense. Key player Bruno Guimaraes is likely unavailable due to injury, while William Saliba and Jurrien Timber are also sidelined. Coventry City, promoted from the Championship, faces challenges with forward Haji Wright injured. Arsenal's lineup features Raya, White, and Ødegaard, among others. The match is still ongoing, and both teams are looking to make an early statement in the league.
- •Match taking place at Emirates Stadium
- •Kickoff at 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET
- •Arsenal features key players like Ødegaard and Saka
- •Coventry City without injured forward Haji Wright
- •Bruno Guimaraes likely out for Arsenal due to injury
- 5:56 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal vs. Coventry City match thread: curtain raiser
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