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Coventry City hosts Arsenal in Premier League season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:15 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Coventry City hosts Arsenal in Premier League season opener

Summary

Coventry City makes its return to the Premier League after 25 years, facing Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on August 21, 2026. This marks Coventry's first top-flight match since February 2001. Haji Wright will miss the match due to a serious quad injury, impacting Coventry's attacking options. Several of Coventry's new signings could debut, while coach Frank Lampard discusses the importance of adapting to the Premier League level against the champions. The match kicks off at 20:00 BST.

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•Coventry returns to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years.
•Haji Wright is sidelined with a long-term injury.
•Ephron Mason-Clark and Jack Rudoni are available for selection.
•Kickoff is set for 20:00 BST on August 21, 2026.
•Coventry could debut several summer signings against Arsenal.

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Coventry City return to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years at the Emirates Stadium on Friday evening, facing the champions in their first top-flight fixture since February 2001.Frank La...
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