Arsenal will get their Premier League title defence underway tonight against newly-promoted Coventry City at the Emirates.
After winning their first league title in 22 years, the Gunners will be keen to lay down an early marker to their rivals against Frank Lampard’s Sky Blues.
Summer signing Christos Tzolis could make his league debut for Mikel Arteta’s side tonight, but there are doubts over Bruno Guimaraes after he picked up a minor knock in the Community Shield.
Arsenal are also without William Saliba and Jurrien Timber in defence as they continue their comeback from longer-term injuries.
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Meanwhile, Coventry duo Jack Rudoni and Ephron Mason Clarke have recovered from their injuries and are in contention to feature in their side’s first top-flight encounter since 2001.
Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage
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Pre-match odds
Arsenal: 1/5
Draw: 6/1
Coventry: 14/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change)
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.
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.
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.
Arsenal vs Coventry kick-off time
Arsenal vs Coventry kicks off tonight (Friday 21 August) at 8pm BST.
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