Get the latest Arsenal vs Coventry confirmed lineups, starting XI news, and team updates ahead of kick-off, along with match prediction and odds analysis.
Arsenal vs Coventry Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premier League |
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Match Date | Friday 21 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue | Emirates Stadium |
The starting lineups for the Premier League fixture between Arsenal vs Coventry have been confirmed.
Arsenal Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI: David Raya, Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel Magalhães, Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, Christos Tzolis
Substitutes: Max Dowman, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Ethan Nwaneri, Martín Zubimendi, Piero Hincapié, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, Viktor Gyökeres, Mikel Merino
Coventry Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI: Carl Rushworth, Jay Dasilva, Aurèle Amenda, Bobby Thomas, Milan van Ewijk, Matt Grimes, Caleb Yirenkyi, Frank Onyeka, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Ellis Simms, Loum Tchaouna
Substitutes: Victor Torp, Liam Kitching, Josh Eccles, Taiwo Awoniyi, Joel Latibeaudiere, Jack Rudoni, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Gustavo Hamer, Ben Wilson
Arsenal vs Coventry Immediate Reaction
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta lines Arsenal up in a 4-3-3 formation with David Raya starting in goal behind a back four of Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel Magalhães, and Riccardo Calafiori. Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, and Myles Lewis-Skelly form the midfield trio, while Kai Havertz leads the attack alongside Bukayo Saka and Christos Tzolis.
Coventry
Coventry deploy a 4-3-3 system with Carl Rushworth in goal, protected by Jay Dasilva, Aurèle Amenda, Bobby Thomas, and Milan van Ewijk across the defence. Matt Grimes, Caleb Yirenkyi, and Frank Onyeka anchor the midfield, while Brandon Thomas-Asante, Ellis Simms, and Loum Tchaouna start in the front three.
Arsenal vs Coventry Reactive Bet Builder
For this clash, a four-leg Bet Builder features Arsenal to win the match alongside Both Teams To Score - No. The selection also includes Viktor Gyökeres as an anytime goalscorer, while Coventry midfielder Frank Onyeka is backed to be shown a card.
Arsenal vs Coventry Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Arsenal enter this fixture with strong momentum, having won nine of their last eleven Premier League matches and each of their past five encounters with Coventry across all competitions. With a formidable starting lineup and attacking depth available from the bench, the hosts look well positioned to dictate tempo and break down the visitors' defensive shape.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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