Premier League returns with Arsenal v Coventry; Chelsea transfer plans in live blog

Arsenal and Coventry featured in the Premier League's return in The Guardian's live football coverage on 21 August 2026.

The live blog said Chelsea are focusing on outgoings and are set to loan Axel Disasi to Crystal Palace, and that West Ham had wanted to bring the French defender back to the London Stadium.

It added Atlético Madrid are interested in Nicolas Jackson, but sources said Chelsea have no intention of loaning Jackson, value him at £65m and that any deal would need to be permanent.