Arsenal vs Coventry: Champions Begin Title Defence

Arsenal kick off as champions for the first time in 22 years, with Saka and Rice starting.

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What happened. Arsenal face Coventry City in the Premier League opener at the Emirates Stadium, with Saka and Rice starting and Guimaraes injured.

• Arsenal are defending champions for the first time in 22 years.
• Arteta said: 'It's going to stay that way!' about their status.
• Arsenal won the FA Community Shield, beating Manchester City.

“It’s going to stay that way!”

— Mikel Arteta

Arsenal look to lay down a marker as champions in their first league match.

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