Coventry City will welcome Premier League champions Arsenal to the CBS Arena on the opening weekend of the new season, after the top-flight fixtures were released on Thursday. The match pits the newly promoted side against Mikel Arteta’s title winners in what promises to be a stern early test for the Sky Blues.
The fixture announcement comes as Europe’s top five leagues remain deep in the summer transfer window, with several high-profile players already on the move. Among those reported to be changing clubs are Austria international Patrick Wimmer, Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson, and Sporting Lisbon forward Geovany Quenda. The trio feature in a growing list of deals across the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A.
“Coventry City host Premier League champions Arsenal on opening day as the summer transfer window sees players on the move.”
For Coventry, the opener represents a chance to measure themselves against the best – but also a reminder of the work still needed in the market. Arsenal, meanwhile, will be looking to start their title defence with a statement victory on the road.
With the window open until the end of August, more arrivals and departures are expected at clubs up and down the country. For now, though, fans can begin marking their calendars: Coventry vs Arsenal, live on the first weekend of the season.