City win 1-0 against Coventry as Ndiaye and Fernández make debuts
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 6:04 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
City maintained their 100% start to the Premier League season with a 1-0 win over Coventry at the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland secured the victory in the 26th minute, converting a cross from Antoine Semenyo. The match featured the debuts of Iliman Ndiaye and Enzo Fernández, the latter providing the pass that led to the opening goal. Despite sustained pressure from both sides, including multiple saves from Gianluigi Donnarumma, the scoreline remained unchanged through the final whistle. City now prepare for their UEFA Champions League opener against Porto on Tuesday, September 8. This victory keeps the team at the top of the league table following the first three matches.
- •Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal in the 26th minute.
- •Iliman Ndiaye and Enzo Fernández made their club debuts.
- •Gianluigi Donnarumma kept a clean sheet with several key saves.
- •City plays Porto in the UEFA Champions League on September 8.
- •The team remains undefeated after three Premier League fixtures.
- 6:04 PMBBC Sport — Fernandez and Ndiaye show signs of promise on Man City debuts
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Ndiaye 'really enjoyed' perfect City start
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ndiaye and Fernández make debuts as City continue winning start
"Iliman Ndiaye was overjoyed after making his City debut in our 1-0 Premier League victory over Coventry and is excited for what is to come. Match Report Ndiaye and Fernández make debuts as City conti...
"Iliman Ndiaye and Enzo Fernández made winning starts for City as we made three out of three in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Coventry.The duo made their City debuts at the Etihad as we c...
"Manchester City gave £185m of deadline-day talent their Premier League debuts in the win over Coventry - and manager Enzo Maresca will have enjoyed what he saw.
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External links- BBC SportSep 5, 2026, 6:04 PMFernandez and Ndiaye show signs of promise on Man City debuts
Manchester City gave £185m of deadline-day talent their Premier League debuts in the win over Coventry - and manager Enzo Maresca will have enjoyed what he saw.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 4:35 PMNdiaye 'really enjoyed' perfect City start
Iliman Ndiaye was overjoyed after making his City debut in our 1-0 Premier League victory over Coventry and is excited for what is to come. Match Report Ndiaye and Fernández make debuts as City conti...
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 4:00 PMNdiaye and Fernández make debuts as City continue winning start
Iliman Ndiaye and Enzo Fernández made winning starts for City as we made three out of three in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Coventry.The duo made their City debuts at the Etihad as we c...
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