Premier League PREVIEW 21 Aug 2026: Champions Arsenal Host Coventry As Sky Blues Return After 25 Years

Arsenal begin the defence of their Premier League title at home to Coventry City on Friday, the club's first competitive league fixture since being crowned champions in May. Mikel Arteta's side go into it fresh from the Community Shield, where they beat Manchester City 3-0 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, the tie moved there because Wembley was hosting a concert, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard underlining a dominant display.