What happened. Frank Lampard urged his Coventry players to embrace the Premier League challenge without fear, emphasizing physicality as key to competing.

Coventry have targeted players 6ft and above.
Lampard last managed in the Premier League with Chelsea three years ago.
The match is the season curtain-raiser at Arsenal's home.

“Physicality is a big part of what you need to compete”
— Frank Lampard

Coventry face a tough opener against the champions, testing their readiness for top-flight football.

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