Elliot Anderson sets Premier League passing record in win against Coventry
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 8:50 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Elliot Anderson established a new Premier League record for completed passes in a single match during a victory over Coventry on Saturday. The England international recorded 146 completed passes throughout the game, surpassing the previous record of 144 held by Jordan Henderson. Anderson also registered a game-high 178 touches and covered 11.3 kilometres of ground, trailing only Matt Grimes in distance run. Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal for City with a first-half header. Manager Maresca characterized the performance as an essential win for the club. The result underscores City's control of the match, as Anderson remained involved in both attacking distribution and defensive coverage for the duration of the 90 minutes.
- •Elliot Anderson completed 146 passes during the match against Coventry.
- •The total of 146 passes is a Premier League record for an English player since 2003/04.
- •Erling Haaland secured the victory for City with a first-half header.
- •Anderson recorded 178 touches and covered 11.3 kilometres during the 90-minute contest.
- 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Anderson breaks Premier League passing record against Coventry
"Elliot Anderson set a new Premier League record during his all-action Man of the Match performance against Coventry on Saturday... Men's Team Maresca: 'We need this kind of win in every way' The Engla...
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