Arsenal vs Coventry City Live Streaming: How to Watch the Premier League Match Online in the US, UK and India

Arsenal begin their Premier League title defense on Friday night with lots of expectations on their shoulders. They have already made a strong start by beating Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield in Cardiff, and will now open their league campaign at home against newly promoted Coventry.

The sky-blue shirts may look familiar, but the challenge should be very different. Mikel Arteta’s team enter the new season as favorites. They won the league by seven points last season, ending a 22-year wait for the title, and also reached the Champions League final. Their goal is straightforward: make a fast start, control the game and avoid giving Coventry a chance.

Arsenal Already on a High

Coventry come into the game with a different kind of momentum. Under Frank Lampard, they ended a 25-year wait to return to the top flight and did so in impressive fashion. While Arsenal finished seven points clear at the top of the Premier League, Coventry secured the Championship title with 95 points, finishing nine points ahead of Ipswich.

They have earned their place among England’s elite and will now face the much tougher challenge of staying there.

Arsenal still have some defensive concerns to deal with. William Saliba is expected to be sidelined for an extended period, while Jurrien Timber remains out with a groin injury. That leaves Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera as the likely center-back pairing, with Ezri Konsa still waiting for his £51 million transfer from Aston Villa to be completed.

There are also likely to be changes from the team that defeated Manchester City. Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice both started on the bench in the 3-0 victory, but both are expected to return to the starting lineup. Their presence from the opening whistle could make a significant difference, with Saka providing attacking threat and Rice adding control and authority in midfield.

Bruno Guimaraes is set to make his Premier League debut for Arsenal, making his potential inclusion one of the key talking points before kickoff. His arrival has added more control and bite to the midfield.

Coventry have their own selection concerns to contend with. Haji Wright, who scored 17 Championship goals last season, is dealing with a quad injury and is expected to remain sidelined after missing the entire preseason. That could give Taiwo Awoniyi, who recently joined from Nottingham Forest, an opportunity to lead the attack.

When and Where

The English Premier League match between Arsenal and Coventry City will be played at Emirates Stadium, London, England, on Friday, Aug. 21, at 8 PM BST/3 PM ET/12:30 AM IST (August 22) and 3 AM SGT (Aug. 22).

How to Watch

Fans in the United States can watch the Arsenal vs Coventry City Premier League match live on NBC, USA Network, and NBCSN.

Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the Arsenal vs Coventry City Premier League match live on Sky Sports and TNT Sports.

Fans in India can watch the Arsenal vs Coventry City Premier League match live on the Star Sports Network.

How to Live Stream

Fans in the United States can watch the live stream of the Arsenal vs Coventry City Premier League match on FuboTV and Peacock.

Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the live streaming of the Arsenal vs Coventry City Premier League match on Sky Sports / Sky Go, NOW, TNT Sports / HBO Max.

Fans can watch the Arsenal vs Coventry City Premier League match live streaming in India on JioHotstar.