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Guardiola's exit sets off a Premier League managerial reset before Arsenal's title defence
Pep Guardiola's decade at Manchester City is over, and Enzo Maresca inherits a squad without the injured Rodri after taking his place at the Etihad. Chelsea and Liverpool have also changed managers this summer, all before Arsenal begin the defence of their Premier League crown against Coventry City.
Arsenal's title defence begins under an injury cloud with Saka and Rice racing the clock
The champions open at home to Coventry on 21 August, but Mikel Arteta must nurse Bukayo Saka's Achilles and manage a mandatory three-week rest for four England men who played deep into the World Cup.
Manchester City Reject £51m Barcelona Bid for Rodri as Chelsea Slap £120m Tag on Enzo Fernandez
Manchester City have stood firm against Barcelona's second formal approach for Rodri, triggering ripple effects across London where Chelsea set a strict deadline on Enzo Fernandez.