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Premier League kicks off with four Basque coaches

Published August 21, 2026 · Updated August 21, 2026 · El País

The Premier League season opens Friday night at 21:00 with Arsenal taking on Coventry City at the Emirates. Four of the five title favourites start under Basque managers, including Mikel Arteta, Andoni Iraola, Xabi Alonso and Unai Emery.

Three months after Pep Guardiola announced his departure from Manchester City, the English league begins with a Spanish‑heavy coaching lineup. Arsenal’s current champions face Championship winners Coventry City, while Liverpool, Chelsea and Aston Villa are all led by Basque coaches. betsport24.es

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