Coventry City return to the Premier League after 25 years away, having won the Championship under Frank Lampard. Their promotion completes a long recovery from relegation, spells away from their home city and a period in League Two, although the team face a difficult task in adapting to a higher level with limited top-flight experience.

Lampard replaced the popular Mark Robins in November 2024 and has overseen a largely successful period, with Coventry losing only seven league matches last season and scoring 97 goals, the most across England’s top four divisions. The club have strengthened with Ghanaian midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi for a record £23m, while Gus Hamer, Milan van Ewijk, Jack Rudoni and goalkeeper Carl Rushworth are among those expected to help; Guardian writers predict an 18th-place finish.