Arsenal vs Coventry confirmed lineups have been announced for the opening match of the Premier League season at Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal naming Saka, Havertz and Tzolis in attack and Coventry starting Simms, Tchaouna and Thomas-Asante.
This page lists the official lineups for Arsenal vs Coventry City, including the confirmed starting XIs, substitutes, coaches, missing players and key match details. For wider context, see SportPesa Global’s Coventry City profile.
Arsenal vs Coventry match details
| Match | Competition | Date | Kick-off | Venue |
| Arsenal vs Coventry City | Premier League 2026/27 | 21 August 2026 | 8:00 PM BST | Emirates Stadium |
Official Arsenal lineup
| No. | Player | Position |
| 1 | David Raya | Goalkeeper |
| 4 | Ben White | Defender |
| 3 | Cristhian Mosquera | Defender |
| 6 | Gabriel Magalhaes | Defender |
| 33 | Riccardo Calafiori | Defender |
| 8 | Martin Odegaard | Midfielder / Captain |
| 41 | Declan Rice | Midfielder |
| 49 | Myles Lewis-Skelly | Midfielder |
| 7 | Bukayo Saka | Forward |
| 29 | Kai Havertz | Forward |
| 17 | Christos Tzolis | Forward |
Arsenal substitutes
| No. | Player | Position |
| 13 | Kepa Arrizabalaga | Goalkeeper |
| 56 | Max Dowman | Midfielder |
| 10 | Eberechi Eze | Midfielder / Forward |
| 14 | Viktor Gyokeres | Forward |
| 5 | Piero Hincapie | Defender |
| 20 | Noni Madueke | Forward |
| 23 | Mikel Merino | Midfielder |
| 22 | Ethan Nwaneri | Midfielder / Forward |
| 36 | Martin Zubimendi | Midfielder |
Official Coventry City lineup
| No. | Player | Position |
| 19 | Carl Rushworth | Goalkeeper |
| 3 | Jay DaSilva | Defender |
| 24 | Aurele Amenda | Defender |
| 4 | Bobby Thomas | Defender |
| 27 | Milan van Ewijk | Defender |
| 6 | Matt Grimes | Midfielder |
| 8 | Caleb Yirenkyi | Midfielder |
| 16 | Frank Onyeka | Midfielder |
| 18 | Loum Tchaouna | Forward |
| 9 | Ellis Simms | Forward |
| 23 | Brandon Thomas-Asante | Forward |
Coventry City substitutes
| No. | Player | Position |
| 14 | Taiwo Awoniyi | Forward |
| 28 | Josh Eccles | Midfielder |
| 38 | Gustavo Hamer | Midfielder |
| 15 | Liam Kitching | Defender |
| 22 | Joel Latibeaudiere | Defender |
| 5 | Jack Rudoni | Midfielder |
| 7 | Tatsuhiro Sakamoto | Forward |
| 29 | Victor Torp | Midfielder |
| 13 | Ben Wilson | Goalkeeper |
Arsenal vs Coventry coaches
| Team | Coach |
| Arsenal | Mikel Arteta |
| Coventry City | Frank Lampard |
Arsenal vs Coventry missing players
| Team | Player | Status |
| Arsenal | Bruno Guimaraes | Thigh injury |
| Arsenal | William Saliba | Back injury |
| Arsenal | Jurrien Timber | Ankle injury |
| Coventry City | Luke Woolfenden | Injury |
| Coventry City | Haji Wright | Muscle injury |
Arsenal vs Coventry confirmed lineup news
Arsenal: David Raya starts in goal behind Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori. Martin Odegaard captains the side alongside Declan Rice and Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfield, while Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Christos Tzolis form the front three.
The Arsenal bench includes significant attacking and midfield options, with Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke, Mikel Merino, Ethan Nwaneri and Martin Zubimendi all available. Bruno Guimaraes is absent with a thigh injury, while William Saliba and Jurrien Timber are also listed among the missing players.
Coventry City: Carl Rushworth starts in goal, with Jay DaSilva, Aurele Amenda, Bobby Thomas and Milan van Ewijk in defence. Matt Grimes, Caleb Yirenkyi and Frank Onyeka make up the midfield, while Loum Tchaouna, Ellis Simms and Brandon Thomas-Asante lead the attack.
Frank Lampard can turn to Taiwo Awoniyi, Gustavo Hamer, Jack Rudoni and Tatsuhiro Sakamoto from the bench. Haji Wright is unavailable with a muscle injury and Luke Woolfenden is also listed as missing.
Coventry’s return to the top flight is part of a wider club story covered in the Coventry City history, promotion, fixtures and squad guide.
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Arsenal vs Coventry key players in the confirmed lineups
| Team | Key players to watch |
| Arsenal | Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes |
| Coventry City | Ellis Simms, Loum Tchaouna, Frank Onyeka, Matt Grimes, Milan van Ewijk |
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Conclusion
Arsenal vs Coventry confirmed lineups confirms the teams Mikel Arteta and Frank Lampard have selected for the Premier League opener at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal start Saka, Havertz and Tzolis in attack, with Odegaard, Rice and Lewis-Skelly behind them, while Coventry use Simms, Tchaouna and Thomas-Asante as their front three. The benches also provide both managers with experienced attacking and midfield options as the match develops. These official team sheets are now the source of truth for who starts, who is available from the bench and which players miss the fixture.
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• Coventry City: history, promotion, fixtures, results and squad
• Premier League Fixtures and Results 2026
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