Arsenal's Guimaraes a Doubt for Coventry Game as Arteta Eyes Another Title
Arsenal face uncertainty for their Premier League opener against Coventry, with midfielder Bruno Guimaraes doubtful due to a thigh problem and key defenders Saliba and Timber still sidelined.
- Arsenal launches its Premier League title defense against newly promoted Coventry City on Friday at Emirates Stadium, building on a commanding 3-0 Community Shield victory over Manchester City.
- Midfielder Bruno Guimaraes remains a doubt with a thigh injury, while Mikel Arteta's squad lacks defenders William Saliba and Jurrien Timber due to long-term fitness issues.
- Returning stars Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice could feature, though Arteta expects them to play a maximum of 60 minutes; Arsenal remains active in the transfer market pursuing defender Ezri Konsa.
- Coventry manager Frank Lampard confirmed striker Haji Wright will miss the match with a serious quad injury, facing a recovery period of up to 12 weeks.
- Arsenal chief executive Richard Garlick says Mikel Arteta's new contract should be resolved "very shortly," with both club and manager fully aligned on the extension.
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Arsenal's Guimaraes a doubt for Coventry game as Arteta eyes another title
LONDON, Aug 20 - Arsenal's new signing Bruno Guimaraes is doubtful for Friday's Premier League opener against promoted Coventry City, manager Mikel Arteta said as he acknowledged that they must try to keep players fit as they face the task of defending the title. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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