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Arsenal set to face Coventry City in season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:19 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Arsenal set to face Coventry City in season opener

Summary

Arsenal will begin their Premier League title defense against newly promoted Coventry City in the season's first Friday night match. The Gunners will play at home, marking the first time since winning the title that fans can gather at the Emirates Stadium. A crucial stretch of fixtures during the festive period includes eight consecutive matches from December to mid-January. Arsenal aims to establish a strong position leading into the final games of the season, facing rivals Tottenham Hotspur in May among other favorable matchups.

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Key Details

•Arsenal kicks off the season on a Friday night at home.
•The festive period involves eight consecutive fixtures.
•Key matches include Tottenham Hotspur and Hull City.
•Arsenal seeks to build momentum throughout the season.

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9:19 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal fixtures show where dominant periods could be

What they're saying

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Now Arsenal's fixtures are out, Mikel Arteta can start to plot how he intends to begin the defence of their Premier League title. The champions kick-off the season at home to newly promoted Coventry City on the first Friday night match of the season. The period which has caught the eye for the Gunners is the festive fixtures, which can be a gruelling time of year.
— Yahoo Sports

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