Erling Haaland header secures 1-0 victory for Manchester City against Coventry
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League table on Saturday following a 1-0 win over Coventry at the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal midway through the first half after connecting with an Antoine Semenyo cross. Despite the result, the home side required late intervention from goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to preserve the lead. Coventry, still seeking their first point since returning to the top flight, missed multiple opportunities throughout the match, including efforts from Taiwo Awoniyi and Ellis Simms. The game featured debuts for Iliman Ndiaye and Enzo Fernandez, the latter of whom entered the starting lineup following a warm-up injury to Nico O'Reilly. Manager Enzo Maresca will prepare the squad for a trip to face Manchester United next weekend.
- •Erling Haaland scored the only goal of the match in the first half.
- •Gianluigi Donnarumma made two crucial late saves to secure the result for Manchester City.
- •Enzo Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye made their debuts for Manchester City.
- •Nico O'Reilly was withdrawn from the starting lineup due to a warm-up injury.
- •Manchester City plays Manchester United in the next round of league fixtures.
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Haaland keeps new-look Man City perfect in Premier League, blunt Spurs held
- 3:59 PMYahoo Sports — Haaland heads unconvincing Man City top of Premier League
"Erling Haaland maintained Manchester City's perfect start to the Premier League season but Enzo Maresca's men were made to sweat for a 1-0 victory over newly-promoted Coventry at the Etihad on Saturday.The Maresca era has started with three consecutive Premier League wins, but it was a far from perfect performance as the hosts needed a pair of late saves from Gianluigi Donnarumma to deny Coventry a first top-flight point for 25 years.
"New-look Manchester City overcame a spirited challenge from Coventry on Saturday courtesy of an Erling Haaland goal to stay perfect in the Premier League, as blunt Tottenham were held to a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest.Table-topping City have now won all three of their Premier League matches this season ahead of next week's Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
"Erling Haaland showed how much he loves playing against newly promoted sides by scoring the winner in a nervy 1-0 victory over Coventry to keep Manchester City's record under Enzo Maresca perfect.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 4:20 PMHaaland keeps new-look Man City perfect in Premier League, blunt Spurs held
New-look Manchester City overcame a spirited challenge from Coventry on Saturday courtesy of an Erling Haaland goal to stay perfect in the Premier League, as blunt Tottenham were held to a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest.Table-topping City have now won all three of their Premier League matches this season ahead of next week's Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 3:59 PMHaaland heads unconvincing Man City top of Premier League
Erling Haaland maintained Manchester City's perfect start to the Premier League season but Enzo Maresca's men were made to sweat for a 1-0 victory over newly-promoted Coventry at the Etihad on Saturday.The Maresca era has started with three consecutive Premier League wins, but it was a far from perfect performance as the hosts needed a pair of late saves from Gianluigi Donnarumma to deny Coventry a first top-flight point for 25 years.
- Sky Sports—Man City have Haaland to thank for nervy Coventry win
Erling Haaland showed how much he loves playing against newly promoted sides by scoring the winner in a nervy 1-0 victory over Coventry to keep Manchester City's record under Enzo Maresca perfect.
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