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Arsenal XI vs Coventry: Starting Lineup and Confirmed Team News
Frank Lampard can call on Jack Rudoni and Ephron Mason-Clark, while Arsenal are missing William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, with Bruno Guimaraes doubtful.
- Arsenal hosts Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium tonight, Friday, August 21, 2026, in the Premier League opener with kickoff scheduled for 8pm BST.
- Manager Arteta faces a depleted squad with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber confirmed as absentees, while Bruno Guimaraes remains sidelined after picking up a knock during the Community Shield.
- Midfielder Declan Rice returns to the starting lineup following Guimaraes' absence, having played 45 minutes last weekend after an extended break following the World Cup.
- Coventry City manager Frank Lampard confirmed Jack Rudoni and Ephron Mason-Clark are fit for selection, while bookmakers Betfair list Arsenal as 1/5 favorites with Coventry at 14/1 odds.
- Confirmed starting XIs are expected in the coming minutes as the pre-match build-up concludes, with supporters able to follow live updates throughout the evening from the Emirates Stadium.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left
L 67%
C 33%
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