Arsenal primed for EPL title defense

LONDON (AFP) -- Arsenal and Manchester City find themselves in unusual positions heading into the Premier League season, but there is no question which of the title contenders feels more comfortable with its new status. For the first time since the 2004-05 season, Arsenal will start a campaign as English champion when it hosts promoted Coventry in the opening game of the season on Friday. In contrast to the buoyant mood at the Emirates Stadium, City has stepped anxiously into life without Pep Gu