Hello and welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of Arsenal vs Coventry — the first game of the new Premier League season.

It’s almost three months since Arsenal lifted the trophy for the first time in 22 years, and now — a Champions League final, a World Cup, and a preseason later — the title holders are about to kick off another campaign against newly promoted Coventry.

Mikel Arteta’s side are having a productive transfer window and look a formidable unit heading into the new season, while Frank Lampard’s Coventry will be hoping to mark their long-awaited return to the top flight with a huge upset.

We’ll bring you all the build-up, analysis, team news, and more ahead of today’s game at the Emirates, so stick around and follow along.

The situation has been complicated by the arrival of the Dana White-fronted Zuffa Boxing, which is jointly owned by Sela and TKO Group Holdings. TKO is the managing partner, while White is among the promotion’s executive leaders.

Hearn has criticised the push to stage the fight in America.

“The reason that this is happening, to be completely honest with you, is because TKO and Zuffa have basically convinced or tried to convince Turki that this fight is massive in America,” he said.

Fury also addressed White’s involvement.

“White wants to be involved, he can come on my side. He can be a part of me. Get in, Dana. You want to make the fight, you can come on my side,” Fury said.

BBC Sport has also contacted TKO for comment.

Joshua and Fury are two of the biggest names in British boxing and have become crossover stars during their careers.

There has been strong support from within British boxing for the fight to take place in the UK.

Hearn said the importance of staging it in Britain had nothing to do with how many fans could attend.

“It’s about British boxing. It’s about amateur boxing clubs. It’s about kids watching the biggest fight in boxing in our country,” he said.

He also highlighted Joshua’s history in Britain, including winning Olympic gold at London 2012.

“And more than that, it’s about Anthony Joshua wanting to have this fight in Britain where he won the Olympic gold medal, where he won the World Championship, where he absolutely changed the face of boxing forever,” Hearn added.

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been given a 10-match ban for the role he played in on-field clashes after his side were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.

Fifa’s disciplinary committee has also handed his team-mate Nahuel Molina a seven-match suspension.

Argentina have also been ordered to play their next two home matches behind closed doors, though one match of that sanction is suspended.

More to follow.