Coventry City makes their return to the EPL after a 25-year absence when they take on defending champion Arsenal in a league-opening match on Friday. Arsenal won the title last season with 85 points after going 26-7-5. Coventry City, meanwhile, won the EFL with 95 points after going 28-11-7, and were elevated to the Premier League.
Arsenal has won the last five meetings with Coventry, which last beat the Gunners 3-2 in 1999 in a Premier League match. Bet EPL games at DraftKings. Claim their new user offer here: Kickoff for Friday's Arsenal vs.
Coventry City match is set for 3 p.m. ET at Emirates Stadium in London, England. Coventry City odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list Arsenal as -550 money-line favorites (risk $550 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Coventry City at +1400 and a draw at +600.
The over/under for total goals scored is 2.5, with the Over at -176. Before making any Arsenal vs. Coventry City picks or 2026 Premier League predictions, check out the Arsenal vs.
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