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Premier League · Matchweek 1

Arsenal vs Coventry

Fri 21 Aug, 20:00 UK · Emirates Stadium

Arsenal3–0Coventry

Arsenal

  • ⚽ 15' Kai Havertz – assist Riccardo Calafiori
  • ⚽ 23' Bukayo Saka
  • ⚽ 49' Martin Ødegaard – assist Ben White
  • 🟨 34' Gabriel Magalhães

Coventry City

  • 🟨 27' Caleb Yirenkyi

Arsenal aim to set the tone against newly promoted Coventry

The season opener at the Emirates is about as close to a home-team showcase as you will get on the opening weekend. Arsenal have had a quiet pre-season, while Coventry are playing their first Premier League match in over two decades and will have to sit deep from the first whistle.

  • Arsenal press high from the start and win the ball high up the pitch.
  • Coventry sit deep in a 5-4-1 and look to hit on the break.
  • A Friday night match under the floodlights adds extra intensity in the stands.

Starting lineups

Arsenal4-3-3

GK
Raya
DEF
Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori
MID
Rice, Zubimendi, Ødegaard
FWD
Saka, Gyökeres, Martinelli

Havertz and Jesus are doubts and will probably start on the bench.

Coventry5-4-1

GK
Collins
DEF
Thomas, Binks, Kitching, Andrews, Bidwell
MID
Sakamoto, Eccles, Lathrom, Dasilva
FWD
Simms

Wright is back in training but is unlikely to be ready for the match.

Our prediction

  • Arsenal -2 Asian handicap · Handicap

    Arsenal won eight home games by at least two goals last season. Coventry lack the physical stamina to last 90 minutes.

  • Over 2.5 goals · Goals

    The home side create a succession of big chances when opponents sit deep.

  • Saka to score at any time · Goalscorer

    He faces an inexperienced left-back and takes the penalties.

Arsenal 3–0 Coventry