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August 21, 2026 6:46 pm
#### Arsenal confirmed starting XI
Starting XI: Raya, White, Mosquera, Calafiori, Rice, Lewis-Skelly, Odegaard, Saka, Tzolis, Havertz.
Subs: Kepa, Hincapie, Eze, Gyokeres, Madueke, Nwaneri, Merino, Zubimendi, Dowman.
August 21, 2026 6:43 pm
#### Team news coming shortly
We should have confirmed starting XIs landing on our plate in the next couple of minutes…
August 21, 2026 6:40 pm
#### Pre-match odds
Arsenal: 1/5Draw: 6/1
Coventry: 14/1
_Odds via Betfair (subject to change)_
August 21, 2026 6:36 pm
#### Early Coventry team news
Frank Lampard was handed a boost after key duo Jack Rudoni and Ephron Mason-Clark were declared fit for consideration. Whether they are fit enough to start remains to be seen.
Haji Wright is a long-term absentee with a quad injury.
August 21, 2026 6:32 pm
#### Early Arsenal team news
William Saliba and Jurrien Timber are confirmed absentees, but there is also a doubt over Bruno Guimaraes after he picked up a knock in the Community Shield.
Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka had a gruelling World Cup campaign with England, and could well be eased back into action from the bench.
August 21, 2026 6:28 pm
#### How to watch Arsenal vs Coventry
Viewers can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.
If not, you can follow along with all the action right here.
August 21, 2026 6:26 pm
#### Arsenal vs Coventry kick-off time
Arsenal vs Coventry kicks off **tonight (Friday 21 August)** at 8pm BST.
August 21, 2026 6:25 pm
#### Good evening
And we’re back!
Welcome along to **Metro’s** coverage of the Premier League opener against Arsenal and Coventry City.
Stay with us for all the team news, build-up and match updates live from the Emirates.