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Coventry play champions Arsenal in Premier League opener

Coventry play champions Arsenal in Premier League opener
BBC England Friday 19 June 2026, 09:00 UTC 1 min read
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Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal in the first match of the 2026-27 Premier League season.

Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal in the first match of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
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