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Arsenal hosts Coventry in Premier League season opener tonight

2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:10 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Arsenal hosts Coventry in Premier League season opener tonight

Summary

Arsenal begins its Premier League title defense against Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium on August 21, kicking off at 8 PM BST. The Gunners secured a 3-0 win over Manchester City in the Community Shield, showcasing their form ahead of the new season. Arsenal has strengthened its squad with notable signings such as Bruno Guimaraes and Piero Hincapie. Coventry, returning to the Premier League for the first time in over two decades, will face challenges, missing several key players due to injury. Both teams have been active in the transfer market, setting the stage for an intriguing battle as they compete in the league.

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Status Watch

•Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield.
•Coventry City is back in the Premier League after two decades.
•Kick-off is at 8 PM BST at the Emirates Stadium.
•Arsenal missing William Saliba and Jurrien Timber due to injury.
•Coventry without Haji Wright and Luke Woolfenden; key players are doubts.

Latest Updates

5:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Arsenal v Coventry City: Premier League – live
2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Where to watch Arsenal vs. Coventry City live stream, TV channel, start time for Premier League opener
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What they're saying

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First game of new Premier League season, 8pm kick-off Arsenal’s opportunity | Football Daily | Mail Scott The Premier League is back, and you won’t get too many people making a case for newly promoted Coventry City to get something in tonight’s opening game against champions Arsenal. But then on the first day of the 1993-94 season, Micky Quinn did this … … and there weren’t too many at Highbury expecting that either. Throw in that Lee Dixon own goal, the centrepiece of another early-season away win for Cov, this time in 1991-92 with Arsenal reigning champions, and the Sky Blues have some disruptive form here. On the other hand, that was over 30 years ago, and Arsenal have won all five of the meetings between these clubs in the 21st century, albeit the last of those being in 2014. So take your pick as the champions of England meet the winners of the Championship. Kick-off is at 8pm BST. It’s back, and it’s on! Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Scott Murray

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The 2026/27 Premier League season will finally get under way on Friday as defending top flight champions Arsenal will have the honor of hosting the opener against Championship winners Coventry City.
— Yahoo Sports