Arsenal's Guimaraes a doubt for Coventry game as Arteta eyes another title Brazil midfielder Guimaraes joined from Newcastle United this month for £75 million. Football 36 min ago

Arsenal's new signing Bruno Guimaraes is doubtful for Friday's Premier League opener against promoted Coventry City, manager Mikel Arteta said as he acknowledged that they must try to keep players fit as they face the task of defending the title.

Arsenal face "difficult decisions" on transfers, Arteta says Arteta said Arsenal were trying to reinforce their defensive options amid media reports saying they have agreed a £51 million deal with Aston Villa to sign England centre-back Ezri Konsa.

Arsenal, third on the all-time list with 14 English top-flight titles, have never retained the Premier League trophy, although they won three championships in a row back in the 1930s, but Arteta said this season feels different.