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Arsenal hosts Coventry in Premier League opener on August 21

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:27 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Arsenal hosts Coventry in Premier League opener on August 21

Summary

Arsenal will welcome Coventry City for the Premier League curtain-raiser at Emirates Stadium on August 21. This match marks Coventry's return to the top flight after 25 years. Fans expect a challenging start with subsequent away games against Manchester City. Frank Lampard and Coventry's squad aim to compete effectively this season, which includes notable fixtures against Chelsea and Liverpool. Coventry's first home game will follow against play-off winners Hull City.

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By the Numbers

•Arsenal vs. Coventry is on August 21 at Emirates Stadium.
•This marks Coventry's first Premier League match in 25 years.
•Following Arsenal, Coventry faces Manchester City away.
•Coventry's first home game will be against Hull City.
•Notable fixtures include Chelsea on Boxing Day and Liverpool in January.

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11:27 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal curtain-raiser is one Lampard and fans 'will be relishing'

What they're saying

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Nothing says "welcome back to the Premier League", after 25 years away, than successive away games at reigning champions Arsenal and last season's runners-up Manchester City, does it?! The campaign's curtain-raiser, at Emirates Stadium on Friday, 21 August is a mouthwatering, if daunting, prospect, clearly. The first home game, against play-off winners Hull City, looks a bit more inviting, although fans will remember - not too fondly, perhaps - 0-0 draws in both Championship fixtures last season.
— Yahoo Sports

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