Arsenal opened their Premier League campaign on Friday, 21 August 2026, hosting Coventry City at Emirates Stadium in a fixture that marks the return of top-flight English football.

The match, broadcast live on Sky Sports, got underway in the early evening with supporters at the north London ground eager to see how their side would begin the new season.

Coverage includes live commentary, in-match updates, team news, and scores as the action unfolded at Emirates Stadium.