Frank Lampard — Coventry City manager preparing for the club's first Premier League season in 25 years against Arsenal.
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… Frank Lampard's side are back in the top-flight after a 25-year absence and the Sky Blues boss admitted Arsenal had given them a lesson. …
Arteta hails Arsenal's desire after perfect start to title defenceCitizen Digital
… Having spent a season in the fourth tier, plunged into administration and twice been forced to ground-share away from Coventry in the 25 years since they were last in the Premier League, the return of Frank Lampard's side was a feelgood moment. …
Arsenal rout Coventry to open Premier League season in styleCitizen Digital
… But even Sky Blues manager Frank Lampard acknowledges the uplifting tale might not have a happy ending. …
Champions Arsenal embrace being 'hunted' as Premier League returnsCitizen Digital
… Coventry manager Frank Lampard could be forgiven for having a sleepless night or two as he ponders how to subdue Arsenal in his club's first game in the top tier for 25 years. …
Arsenal can become world's best club: ArtetaCitizen Digital
Coventry have survival inspiration says Lampard By AFP August 20, 2026 11:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Coventry City manager Frank Lampard thanks the fans for their support at full-time during the Sky …
Coventry have survival inspiration says LampardCitizen Digital
… Awoniyi will link up with Frank Lampard's side in time for their opening game of the Premier League season at champions Arsenal on Friday. …
Coventry sign Nigeria striker Awoniyi from ForestThe Standard
… The Premier League fixtures for the 2026-27 campaign were released on Friday, with the Gunners' home game against Frank Lampard's Coventry among the highlights in the opening round of matches. …
Arsenal to kick off Premier League title defence against CoventryCitizen Digital
… You've just got to take it with a pinch of salt." England's 'golden generation', including Wayne Rooney, David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Rio Ferdinand, stumbled in major tournaments despite their success at club level. …
England's Rice braces for 'hate and love' at World CupThe Standard
… Champions Coventry ended the season on 95 points after Frank Lampard's men thrashed Watford 4-0. …
Ipswich promoted to the Premier League, Wrexham miss out on play-offsCitizen Digital
… Champions Coventry ended the season on 95 points after Frank Lampard's men thrashed Watford 4-0.
Ipswich promoted to the Premier League, Wrexham miss out on play-offsArsenal's manager Mikel Arteta praised his team's desire after they won 3-0 against Coventry City in their opening Premier League match, with goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard at the Emirates Stadium on Friday.
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Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta praised his team's desire after they won 3-0 against Coventry City in their opening Premier League match, with goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard at the Emirates Stadium on Friday.
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Arsenal won their Premier League title-defence opener 3-0 against Coventry at the Emirates Stadium, with Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard scoring. Manager Mikel Arteta's side brushed aside the promoted team in emphatic fashion on Friday.
22 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 →
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 →
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has challenged his side to follow the survival blueprint of Sunderland and Leeds, who finished seventh and 14th respectively last season, as Coventry prepare for their first Premier League game in 25 years against Arsenal on Friday despite being installed as relegation favourites.
20 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 →
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 →
England midfielder Declan Rice says he expects to be "hated one minute and loved the next" as England bids to win the World Cup for the first time in 60 years, with their campaign starting against Croatia on June 17.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →