LONDON, Aug 21 : Considering the depths to which Coventry City descended in their 25-year Premier League absence a 3-0 defeat against champions Arsenal on their return to the big time on Friday would barely have raised a frown amongst their supporters at The Emirates.Since finally falling through the trap doo

A tough start awaits for the promoted trio, with Premier League matches against last season’s top three and European qualifiers

The club survived exile from its own stadium, going into administration and relegation to the fourth tier before its recent renaissance