Coventry — newly-promoted Premier League club that faced Arsenal in the 2026-27 season opener and Manchester City early in the campaign.
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The Namibian
Coventry failed to score in three consecutive defeats on their return to the top flight
“Coventry had failed to even score in three consecutive defeats to mark their return to the top flight after over two decades away.”
Haaland heads unconvincing Man City top of Premier LeagueThe Namibian
Coventry were playing their first Premier League game since 2001
“Coventry were playing their first Premier League game since 2001 after winning the Championship last season to end their long exile from the top-flight.”
Arsenal rout Coventry to open Premier League season in styleMichael Carrick retains his Manchester United job despite a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, though his future remains uncertain ahead of a crucial Chelsea fixture. Arsenal face Liverpool in their Premier League title defence, and Manchester City meet Brighton for the second time in four days.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
Michael Carrick retains his Manchester United job despite a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, though his future remains uncertain ahead of a crucial Chelsea fixture. Arsenal face Liverpool in their Premier League title defence, and Manchester City meet Brighton for the second time in four days.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
Manchester City's flawless Premier League season was ended in a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa on Saturday, allowing Arsenal to join them at the top of the table after beating Everton. Nicolas Jackson scored twice for Villa, with Erling Haaland's goal briefly equalising for City before they fell short.
24 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United travels to Leeds with manager Michael Carrick under mounting pressure following their worst league start in 40 years and a 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid, while Manchester City aims to extend their perfect start despite uncertainty over sanctions for breaking financial rules.
17 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City was found guilty of over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules involving "sham" sponsorship deals that inflated revenues and reduced costs by more than £900 million; City have appealed and proclaim their innocence, and face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday in their first match since the verdict.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland scored twice in Manchester City's 2-0 Champions League victory over Porto, with his second goal in stoppage time making him City's third highest goalscorer of all-time on 167 goals.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland's first-half header gave Manchester City a 1-0 victory over newly-promoted Coventry at the Etihad, maintaining the team's perfect start under manager Enzo Maresca despite an unconvincing performance that required late saves from goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal opened their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 win against Coventry at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal, who won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years last season, face Coventry in the opening match of the new Premier League season on Friday. Manager Mikel Arteta said the team will embrace being "hunted" by rivals and is confident Arsenal can cope with the pressure of defending their title.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard, as Mikel Arteta's side showcased their intent ahead of their Premier League title defence.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Leeds United advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years by defeating West Ham United 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Leading 2-0 late in the match, Leeds conceded twice in stoppage time before winning through goalkeeper Lucas Perri's crucial saves in the shootout.
6 April 2026 · The Namibian →