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Arsenal set to face Coventry City with Rice starting in lineup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 7:05 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Arsenal set to face Coventry City with Rice starting in lineup

Summary

Arsenal hosts Coventry City at Emirates Stadium on Friday night in their Premier League season opener. Following a convincing 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield, Mikel Arteta's squad looks to continue their positive momentum. Declan Rice is expected to start, replacing Bruno Guimaraes, who will be on the bench. Arsenal's lineup is set to feature key players including David Raya, Kai Havertz, and Myles Lewis-Skelly. As the match approaches, both teams aim for crucial points early in the season.

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By the Numbers

•Arsenal earned a 3-0 win in the Community Shield earlier this month.
•Declan Rice is expected to make his starting debut for Arsenal.
•Bruno Guimaraes will start on the bench for the match.
•The match kicks off Friday night at Emirates Stadium.

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7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Rice To Start, Guimaraes On The Bench | 4-3-3 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Coventry City

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Arsenal will welcome Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium this Friday night as they look to secure a win in their Premier League season opener. The Gunners managed to earn an impressive 3-0 victory o...
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