Coventry City supporters before the Premier League match between Arsenal and Coventry City at Emirates Stadium on August 21, 2026 in London, England.
Coventry City supporters before the Premier League match between Arsenal and Coventry City at Emirates Stadium on August 21, 2026 in London, England.
Coventry City kick-off their new Premier League era tonight against top flight champions Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Frank Lampard's men have secured the services of eight summer signings so far as the Sky Blues boss puts together what he hopes to be a competitive squad to build on the group that gained promotion from the Championship in style.
There was some positive injury news this week with Jack Rudoni and Ephron Mason-Clark declared fit for consideration for tonight's game against the Gunners, although it has been confirmed that striker Haji Wright will be out for around 12 weeks with a quad injury.
That means new signing from Nottingham Forest, Taiwo Awoniyi, could make his Coventry debut, while Ellis Simms remains in contention to lead the line in the televised North London clash.
Stay tuned for all tonight's team news and live updates of all the action as it happens.
Don't miss Saturday's souvenir edition of the Coventry Telegraph with reactions, pictures, and reports from Coventry City's return to the Premier League
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A detailed view of half and half scarves before the Premier League match between Arsenal and Coventry City at Emirates Stadium on August 21, 2026 in London, England.
A detailed view of half and half scarves before the Premier League match between Arsenal and Coventry City at Emirates Stadium on August 21, 2026 in London, England.
Coventry City supporters
Coventry City supporters before the Premier League match between Arsenal and Coventry City at Emirates Stadium on August 21, 2026 in London, England.