Arsenal‑Coventry live: Arteta’s 4‑3‑3 line‑up under Thomas Bramall

The live Arsenal‑Coventry clash on DATE 21/08/2026 kicks off at Horaires 21h00, with the match set at STADE under ARBITRE Thomas Bramall. Direct commentary and Commentaires en DIRECT will follow the action as the two sides meet for global fans.

Starting line‑ups and bench

Both teams line up in a 4‑3‑3 Formation, mirroring each other's tactical shape. The Composition reflects a balanced approach with four defenders, three midfielders and three attackers for each side.

Arsenal’s EFFECTIFS feature Raya Martín leading the defence, alongside Calafiori, dos Santos Magalhães, Mosquera and Ibargüen. In midfield, White partners Lewis‑Skelly and Rice, while Ødegaard, Tzolis and Havertz operate ahead of forward Saka.

Coventry’s Remplaçants list includes K. Arrizabalaga, Revuelta, M. Dowman, E. Eze, V. Gyökeres and P. Hincapié among others. Further options on the bench are Reyna, Madueke, Merino, Zazón, Nwaneri, Zubimendi and Ibáñez.

Arsenal’s ENTRAINEUR M. Arteta Amatriain oversees the home side. Coventry is guided by ENTRAINEUR F. Lampard Junior.

Match statistics at a glance

Possession is evenly split at 70% Complete for each team. Shots off target register at 12% Complete, while shots on target stand at 7% Complete. Arsenal completed 514 passes with a 68% completion rate, whereas Coventry managed 32 passes at 32%. The match has seen 8 fouls so far.

Commentaires en DIRECT provide real‑time analysis as the game unfolds. The broadcast also references COUPE DU MONDE 2018, linking past tournament highlights to the current encounter.