Lampard hails Arsenal as “different level” but backs Coventry to bounce back

Frank Lampard admitted Arsenal were simply “a different level” as Coventry City were beaten 3-0 by the Premier League champions on their return to the top flight.The Sky Blues were given a

Arsenal lineup vs Coventry City: How will Gunners begin opener?

For the first time in 22 years, Arsenal is entering a Premier League season as defending champion. The Gunners will have the honor of kicking off the 2026-27 season on Friday, Aug. 21 when they host newly promoted Coventry City.

Did title win lift Arsenal pressure? Is Havertz now first-choice striker? Arsenal vs Coventry takeaways

Champions Arsenal began their Premier League title defence with a comfortable 3-0 win over Coventry.

Arsenal 3-0 Coventry City: Player ratings as the champions cruise on opening night

Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win over newly promoted Coventry City on the opening night of the 2026/27 Premier League season to get their title defence off to the perfect start.

Arsenal Player Ratings vs. Coventry: Gunners Ignite Campaign for Back-to-Back Glory

Coventry City were treated to a rude awakening on Friday.

Mikel Arteta, Frank Lampard react to Arsenal's decisive Week 1 win over Coventry City

Mikel Arteta loved how Arsenal opened their Premier League title defense with a dominant 3-0 win over newly-promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium on Friday.

Lessons learned for Coventry in difficult top-flight return

Twenty-five years, 94 days and countless twists later, Coventry City have started life back in the Premier League, but it was a tough baptism of fire with a 3-0 loss at defending champions Arsenal.

Arsenal and Coventry teams released

Arsenal welcome Coventry to the Emirates tonight to open the 202627 Premier League season, so who have both managers picked in their squads?Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images For Premier