Arsenal set for Premier League opener against Coventry City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 8:40 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Arsenal's Premier League title defense will begin next month with a match against newly promoted Coventry City. This marks the first top-flight encounter between the two clubs in over 26 years. The last meeting occurred on February 3, 2001, when Arsenal narrowly won 1-0 at Highfield Road, thanks to a late goal from Dennis Bergkamp. Arsenal's return to face Coventry in the Premier League comes just after Coventry's promotion under Frank Lampard. The Gunners aim to start their season on a strong note with this matchup.
- •Arsenal begins Premier League season against Coventry City next month
- •First league meeting since February 3, 2001
- •Arsenal won the last encounter 1-0 at Highfield Road
- •Match highlights Arsenal’s return as reigning champions
- •Coventry recently promoted under manager Frank Lampard
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — History: The last time Arsenal met Coventry City in the Premier League
"Arsenal’s Premier League title defence will begin against newly promoted Coventry City next month, marking the first top-flight meeting between the two clubs in more than 26 years.Ahead of the reuni...
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