Arsenal look fully locked in after that 3-0 dismantling of Manchester City in the Community Shield, and Coventry walk straight into a level they haven’t faced in decades. Arteta’s side have been the Premier League’s defensive benchmark for three straight seasons, and even without Saliba or Timber, they looked airtight with White and Mosquera stepping in seamlessly. Coventry arrive with injuries to key attackers, several debutants, and a squad still adjusting to Premier League pace — all while facing a champion that routinely shuts out promoted teams at the Emirates. This sets up perfectly for a controlled Arsenal win, the kind where they dictate every phase, limit Coventry’s chances, and cover a handicap while keeping the scoreline manageable.