Arsenal sweat on Guimaraes fitness for Coventry opener

Bruno Guimaraes is a doubt for Arsenal's Premier League opener against Coventry City.

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What happened. Bruno Guimaraes is a fitness doubt for Arsenal's Premier League opener against Coventry City after being forced off in the Community Shield.

• Arteta says Guimaraes is evolving well but needs to be assessed.
• William Saliba and Jurrien Timber are definitely out.
• Saliba has a back injury; Timber has a groin problem.

“Let's see how it is, it's evolving well, but let's see for tomorrow.”

— Mikel Arteta

Arsenal begin their title defence at home to Coventry City tonight.

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