Coventry City are set to kick off their Premier League season, marking their return to the top flight after a 25-year absence. The club secured promotion by winning the Championship last season, finishing 1st.
Under manager Frank Lampard, who took the helm in November 2024, the team will face champions Arsenal in their opening fixture. Lampard, who signed new terms until 2029, described the promotion as the proudest moment of his managerial career.
The squad has been bolstered by the club-record £23m arrival of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi from FC Nordsjælland. Additionally, goalkeeper Carl Rushworth has signed permanently after a successful loan spell, having claimed the Championship golden glove with 17 clean sheets last season.
Coventry were the highest scorers across English football's top four tiers last season with 97 goals. They also led the Championship in set-piece goals, with 29.