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Order a long-term news report on Coventry
Every mention in the Kenyan press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
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 GuimaraesThe 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 CoventryCitizen 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'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' scandalCitizen 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 spyingThe 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-offsCitizen 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-offsCrystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will serve a three-match ban after officials rejected his appeal against a red card received in the 13th minute of Saturday's 2-0 Premier League defeat at Tottenham. The France international was sent off for a late challenge on Spurs captain Micky van de Ven.
4 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will serve a three-match ban after officials rejected his appeal against a red card received in the 13th minute of Saturday's 2-0 Premier League defeat at Tottenham. The France international was sent off for a late challenge on Spurs captain Micky van de Ven.
4 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Swedish midfielder Dejan Kulusevski has returned to Tottenham after a 17-month injury absence following knee surgery, making substitute appearances in recent matches. He attributed his recovery to "a change to my nervous system" after a second procedure in March.
31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, granted a reprieve after a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth, faces a vital trip to Chelsea; Arsenal defend their Premier League title at Liverpool while Manchester City meet Brighton for the second time in four days.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham defeated Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, the club's second Premier League win at the venue in 36 years and first since 2018. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi said the victory demonstrated his side's improved mentality after a poor start to the season.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham won 2-0 at Chelsea, their first Premier League win at Stamford Bridge in 36 years, after an own goal by Chelsea keeper Mike Penders and a red card to Cole Palmer in the second half. The victory ended Tottenham's six-year wait for a home win against Chelsea and came after their first league win of the season against Coventry.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said his side will use their poor record at Chelsea as motivation ahead of Saturday's match, noting Spurs have won just once at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League era and lost 10 of the last 12 meetings. Tottenham arrive buoyed by a 3-1 home win over Coventry on Monday, their first Premier League victory this season.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United host Bournemouth seeking to end a seven-game winless streak, with manager Michael Carrick under pressure as the club sits 13th in the Premier League. Brighton, in third place, travel to Liverpool while Manchester City pursue an unbeaten campaign at Aston Villa.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United face their worst Premier League start in 40 years with mounting pressure on manager Michael Carrick, after a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid was followed by defender Lisandro Martinez's criticism of the club's hierarchy over squad investment. Manchester City aim to extend their perfect start despite uncertainty over their future due to potential sanctions for breaking financial rules.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Coventry defeated Newcastle 4-1 on Monday to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone, making them the first club in 127 years to secure successive top-flight victories after losing their opening four games without scoring. Goals from Jack Rudoni, Sidiki Cherif, Ellis Simms, and Stephen Mfuni secured the win, lifting Coventry from 19th to 14th place.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure after a loss to Brighton, needing a win at Fulham, while Tottenham seek their first Premier League goal of the season against Aston Villa. Arsenal and Manchester City aim to maintain perfect records ahead of the international break.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said his team should channel frustration from their Premier League derby defeat to Manchester City as they prepare for Wednesday's League Cup third-round match against Brighton. United lost to City despite a first-half red card for Phil Foden, with Erling Haaland scoring a controversial winning goal that was initially disallowed for offside but overturned by VAR.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Fernandez has moved from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million, matching the Premier League's transfer record fee. Manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with Fernandez at Chelsea where they won the Club World Cup and Conference League, believes Fernandez's winning mentality will be valuable at City.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Premier League season begins with defending champions Arsenal facing newly promoted Coventry in the opening match at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta welcomes the pressure of being hunted by rivals as the club looks to win a second successive title.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal, champions of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, prepare to face Coventry in the season opener at Emirates Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta said the team will embrace being "hunted" by rivals as they aim to cement their position as English football's dominant force.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal want to sign a defender and are active in the transfer market, with the Premier League champions reportedly close to sealing a deal for Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa after improving their offer to around £50 million. Konsa would join the defence alongside Gabriel Magalhaes with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber sidelined by injury.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has declared his intention to build the club into "the best club in the world" as the Premier League champions begin their defence against Coventry, with Manchester City's era potentially ending after Pep Guardiola's resignation.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
English football's chief refereeing officer Howard Webb has warned Premier League clubs to expect stricter officiating on grappling and holding during set-pieces next season, citing too many unpunished instances last season. Arsenal drew particular attention for their set-piece expertise, with rival managers and fans complaining about their wrestling tactics.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal's chief executive Richard Garlick said manager Mikel Arteta will sign a new contract "very shortly," ending uncertainty over the Spaniard's future after he led the club to Premier League title last season. Garlick stated both Arteta and the club want the deal done, describing negotiations as a matter of time.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have agreed to sign England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth at least £50 million, after Gunners boss Mikel Arteta returned with an improved offer following an earlier rejected bid. Konsa, 28, recently featured for England at the World Cup and will undergo a medical before completing his move.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Coventry signed Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest for a reported £9 million, with Awoniyi set to join Frank Lampard's side ahead of their Premier League opener against Arsenal. Coventry return to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years after winning the Championship last season.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Maresca suffered a difficult debut as Manchester City manager, with City losing 3-0 to Arsenal in the Community Shield in Cardiff on Sunday, marking the club's first major match without Pep Guardiola in a decade.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard. The victory allowed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to showcase the team's close-season recruits, including Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick has urged the club to spend more in the transfer market to compete with rival title contenders Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea. United have spent around £85 million on recent signings but Carrick believes more quality and depth are needed to challenge for the Premier League title and compete in the Champions League.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has urged the club to make additional signings to compete with Premier League title rivals, noting that United have spent around £85 million so far compared to larger outlays by Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Brazil international Bruno Guimaraes, signed from Newcastle for a reported £75 million, to "ignite something different" at the club. Arteta described the 28-year-old as a "warrior" with quality, intuition, leadership and charisma who will push the team's existing midfield of Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, signed from Newcastle for a reported £75 million, to "ignite something different" at the Premier League champions. Guimaraes was introduced to Gunners fans ahead of a pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have completed the signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, a Brazil midfielder, for a reported fee of £75 million. Guimaraes, who spent four-and-a-half seasons at Newcastle, said he wanted to "make history" at the Premier League champions.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →