Arsenal to begin Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry
Arsenal will start Premier League title defence against Coventry
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Arsenal will start Premier League title defence against Coventry. The first match of the 2026-27 season sees the top-flight champions face the second-tier Championship winners. The season's curtain raiser on Friday, 21 August sees the Sky Blues play their first top-flight match in 25 years against the Gunners, who were led to their first Premier League title since 2004 by Mikel Arteta.
Furthermore, Champions Arsenal host promoted Coventry in 2026-27 Premier League opener.
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Arsenal will start Premier League title defence against Coventry
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The first match of the 2026-27 season sees the top-flight champions face the second-tier Championship winners.
according to Al Jazeera English — All NewsThe season's curtain raiser on Friday, 21 August sees the Sky Blues play their first top-flight match in 25 years against the Gunners, who were led to their first Premier League title since 2004 by Mikel Arteta.
according to MyJoyOnlineChampions Arsenal host promoted Coventry in 2026-27 Premier League opener.
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Arsenal will start Premier League title defence against Coventry
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