Arsenal vs Coventry LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Setting the stage: The Emirates Stadium hosts the first game of the new Premier League seasonGettyA brand new Premier League season begins with a meeting between two title winners as Arsenal face Coventry City in north London tonight. For the first time in over two decades, the Gunners start a campaign as defending champions and put down a marker last weekend by cruising to victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield.In the hope of defending their Premier League crown this year, Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis have been added to the ranks during the summer, while Ezri Konsa is expected to be presented to supporters before kick-off after finalising his £51million transfer from Aston Villa, though Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal's are not done in the market amid links with a new winger. The Spaniard has a virtually fully fit squad to choose from, with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber the only key absentees.The visitors - who won the Championship in impressive fashion last season - have been dealt a major injury blow ahead of their first Premier League fixture in over 25 years. Follow Arsenal vs Coventry LIVE below with expert analysis from Standard Sport’s Matt Verri at the Emirates Stadium.Arsenal vs Coventry latest newsArsenal vs Coventry LIVE - team news imminentThe teams will be announced shortly!Coventry fans excitedA first Premier League fixture in over two decades for Coventry.Their supporters are soaking in the moment.GettyGettyArsenal kit changeArsenal will be sporting a change to their new home kit tonight.One of the many modern perks of winning the Premier League is having the achievement commemorated on the following season’s kit.That comes in the form of a gold Premier League badge that adorns the sleeves on each of the home, away and any third strips - and all goalkeeper kits - of the defending champions.GettyLewis-Skelly transfer stanceMikel Arteta has revealed that Myles Lewis-Skelly will “100 percent” be an Arsenal player when the summer transfer window closes.Lewis-Skelly’s future at the Emirates Stadium has been plunged into doubt over the past few weeks, with Chelsea and Manchester United both offered the chance to sign the teenager.Further concerns were raised when Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick refused to rule out the possibility of a sale that would have not been popular amongst the fanbase.However, in an attempt to put the transfer rumours to bed once and for all, Arteta was firm when asked if Lewis-Skelly will be at the club beyond the end of the transfer window.GettyPredicted Arsenal XIBruno Guimaraes' availability will likely have a big say on what role Declan Rice plays at the Emirates.Rice was given an extended break after the World Cup and has made just one appearance this summer since returning, playing the 45 minutes when replacing Guimaraes last weekend.If Guimaraes is fit, Arteta could be tempted to further ease Rice back into action and give him more minutes off the bench.Predicted Arsenal XI: Raya; White, Mosquera, Gabriel, Hincapie; Guimaraes, Lewis-Skelly; Saka, Odegaard, Tzolis; HavertzLondon StandardMatt Verri at Emirates StadiumSome bullish words from Stan and Josh Kroenke in the Arsenal programme tonight, reflecting on the title-winning campaign and the challenge of now building on that. While we will cherish the memories of last season, our focus is now on building on our success this season and beyond," the co-chairs write."Champions don't stand still; they evolve and keep moving forward."AFP/GettyWill Arsenal win Premier League title again? The case for and againstIn the days after Arsenal sealed the Premier League title last season, Josh Kroenke was already eyeing more."We think we have a chance here to dominate," the co-chair declared.That bid starts on Friday night at home to Coventry, when Arsenal get their Premier League defence underway.Not since the 1934-35 season have the Gunners won back-to-back titles. It is the latest long wait that Mikel Arteta is tasked with ending.London StandardToday's settingsArsenal lost just twice at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League last season, while Coventry have not beaten the Gunners home or away since 1999.GettyArsenal vs Coventry latest match oddsOdds via Betfair (subject to change).Head to head (h2h) history and resultsArsenal have won the last five games against Coventry, though this is the first Premier League meeting between the two sides since February 2001.AFP/Getty