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Coventry

Coventry — promoted football club joining the Premier League for the 2026-27 season after finishing as Championship champions.

2026-05-022026-08-07

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletterArsenal open their title defence against Coventry at the Emirates on August 21.

    Arteta tight-lipped over reports Arsenal have agreed Sh13b Guimaraes deal
  3. Citizen Digital

    Arsenal open their title defence against Coventry at the Emirates on August 21.

    Arsenal agree £75 mn Guimaraes deal: reports
  4. Citizen Digital

    Arsenal open their title defence against Coventry at the Emirates Stadium on August 21.

    Arsenal step up bid to sign Newcastle's Guimaraes: reports
  5. The Standard

    Arsenal open their title defence against Coventry at the Emirates Stadium on August 21.Gunners manager Mikel Arteta has not spoken publicly about his interest in Guimaraes, but said the club are "very active" and "very ambitious in what we want to do".

    Arsenal step up bid to sign Newcastle's Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes
  6. June 2026
  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeArsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21.

    Arsenal to kick off Premier League title defence against Coventry
  8. Citizen Digital

    "Whatever crime you did, you can be sentenced only once." Middlesbrough, who lost to Southampton in the play-off semi-finals, were reinstated for the final at Wembley on May 23 but were defeated by Hull, who will join Coventry and Ipswich in the Premier League next year.

    Southampton coach Eckert takes blame for 'spygate'
  9. May 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    The winners of Saturday's play-off final will join already promoted Coventry and Ipswich in the Premier League next season.

    FA launches Southampton probe over 'spygate' scandal
  11. Citizen Digital

    Boro have now been reinstated and are set to face Hull at Wembley on Saturday for a place in the Premier League, with Championship winners Coventry and second-placed Ipswich having secured automatic promotion at the end of the regular season.

    Southampton appeal against Championship play-off removal for spying
  12. The Standard

    Kasey McAteer rounded off victory five minutes from time as Ipswich join Coventry in the top flight next season.Ipswich struggled last season on their return to the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, but will hope that experience serves them better for the challenge a

    Ipswich promoted to the Premier League, Wrexham miss out on play-offs
  13. Citizen Digital

    Kasey McAteer rounded off victory five minutes from time as Ipswich join Coventry in the top flight next season.

    Ipswich promoted to the Premier League, Wrexham miss out on play-offs
Sport

Arsenal manager noncommittal on reported Guimaraes signing

The News

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta declined to comment on reports that the club has agreed a £75 million fee to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, saying he would only discuss transfers when officially announced. Guimaraes, a 28-year-old Brazil midfielder who scored nine goals and provided eight assists for Newcastle last season, has been the subject of transfer speculation after reportedly seeking a move to Emirates Stadium.

6 August 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Arsenal manager noncommittal on reported Guimaraes signing

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta declined to comment on reports that the club has agreed a £75 million fee to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, saying he would only discuss transfers when officially announced. Guimaraes, a 28-year-old Brazil midfielder who scored nine goals and provided eight assists for Newcastle last season, has been the subject of transfer speculation after reportedly seeking a move to Emirates Stadium.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Arsenal agree £75 million deal for Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes

    Arsenal have reportedly agreed a £75 million fee with Newcastle to sign Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, who scored nine goals and provided eight assists for Newcastle last season.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal intensifies efforts to sign Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes

    Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle to sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after their £70 million offer was rejected, and are preparing an improved bid. Newcastle, who signed Guimaraes for £35 million in 2022, are keen to avoid a repeat of last year's Alexander Isak transfer saga.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Arsenal pursue Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes with improved offer

    Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle to sign Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after a £70 million offer was rejected, and are set to return with an improved bid. The 28-year-old midfielder, who scored nine goals and produced eight assists for Newcastle last term, is expected to leave before Newcastle's Premier League campaign begins on August 23.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 19 June

  1. Arsenal opens 2026-27 title defence at home to Coventry

    Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21, with the 2026-27 season fixtures released Friday. The opening round also features Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola's debut at Newcastle, Manchester City's first game under new management against Bournemouth, and the return of Hull City and Ipswich to the top-flight.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Southampton coach apologizes for orchestrating spying scandal

    Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert apologized for organizing the spying of a Middlesbrough training session, saying he is responsible for everything that has happened. The club was thrown out of the Championship play-offs after admitting to sending a young intern to spy on Boro, and the English Football League found the act "deplorable."

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 21 May

  1. FA investigates Southampton over training-session spying scandal

    The Football Association is investigating Southampton after the club admitted observing Middlesbrough's training session during semi-final play-offs, as well as two other similar incidents during the season. An independent disciplinary commission expelled Southampton from the Championship play-off final, docked the club four points for next season, and the club's appeal was dismissed.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Southampton appeals expulsion from Championship play-off final

    Southampton has appealed its expulsion from the Championship play-off final after an English Football League disciplinary commission found the club guilty of spying on Middlesbrough's training session. The club argues the punishment is disproportionate to previous sanctions in English football history.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 3 May

  1. Ipswich secured immediate Premier League return, Wrexham misses play-offs

    Ipswich beat QPR 3-0 to secure promotion to the Premier League as second-place finishers in the Championship, joining Coventry in the top flight next season. Manager Kieran McKenna has led the club to three promotions in four campaigns after the team struggled in their previous Premier League season.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 2 May

  1. Ipswich secured immediate Premier League return, Wrexham miss play-offs

    Ipswich beat QPR 3-0 to secure second place in the Championship and immediate promotion to the Premier League, joining Coventry in the top flight. Hollywood-backed Wrexham missed out on the play-offs.

    2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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