Coventry City will welcome Premier League champions Arsenal on the opening weekend of the new season, after the league fixtures were released seven days ago. The match pits the newly promoted side against Mikel Arteta’s titleholders in what promises to be a stern test for the hosts.
While fans pore over their club’s schedule, the summer transfer window is already in full swing across Europe’s top five leagues. The Guardian’s comprehensive guide tracks every deal completed in the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A. Among the players on the move this window are Austria international Patrick Wimmer, Scotland left-back Andy Robertson, and Portuguese youngster Geovany Quenda — all featured in a composite image illustrating the market’s activity.
“Coventry to host champions Arsenal in Premier League opener as summer transfer window sees activity across Europe.”
Clubs will be looking to strengthen before the window closes, with the fixture list offering an early glimpse of the battles ahead. For Coventry, the opener against Arsenal represents a chance to make an immediate statement after their return to the top flight.