After winning their first league title in 22 years, the Gunners will be keen to lay down an early marker to their rivals against Frank Lampard’s Sky Blues.
Summer signing Christos Tzolis could make his league debut for Mikel Arteta’s side tonight, but there are doubts over Bruno Guimaraes after he picked up a minor knock in the Community Shield.
Arsenal are also without William Saliba and Jurrien Timber in defence as they continue their comeback from longer-term injuries.
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Meanwhile, Coventry duo Jack Rudoni and Ephron Mason Clarke have recovered from their injuries and are in contention to feature in their side’s first top-flight encounter since 2001.
Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage
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