Hello and welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of Arsenal vs Coventry — the first game of the new Premier League season. It’s almost three months since Arsenal lifted the trophy for the first time in 22 years, and now — a Champions League final, a World Cup, and a preseason later — the title holders are about to kick off another campaign against newly promoted Coventry. Mikel Arteta’s side are having a productive transfer window and look a formidable unit heading into the new season, while Frank Lampard’s Coventry will be hoping to mark their long-awaited return to the top flight with a huge upset.We’ll bring you all the build-up, analysis, team news, and more ahead of today's game at the Emirates, so stick around and follow along.