Coventry City struggles with four losses to start Premier League season

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Coventry City struggles with four losses to start Premier League season
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Coventry City has experienced a challenging return to the Premier League, losing all four of their opening matches without scoring a goal. The team, managed by Frank Lampard, suffered a 5-0 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend, following losses to Arsenal, Hull City, and Manchester City. This marks Coventry's worst start to a season since the 1919/20 campaign. Despite investing around £130 million in new players, the team has struggled to find form on the pitch. Coventry will next face Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup, followed by a trip to Nottingham Forest in search of their first goals and points of the season.

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  • Coventry City has lost first four Premier League matches this season.
  • The team has yet to score a goal, suffering a 5-0 loss to Brighton.
  • Investment of approximately £130 million was made to strengthen the squad.
  • Team's next match is against Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup.
  • Coventry's current run reflects their worst start since 1919/20.
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  • 4:40 PMYahoo SportsCoventry City’s 25-year wait results in poor start despite £130 million spend
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The promise of a sunlit summer, backed by an investment of around £130 million in the transfer market, has turned out to be little more than an illusion so for. A bleak start to the season has brough...

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