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Iliman Ndiaye makes Manchester City debut against Coventry City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 1:35 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Iliman Ndiaye makes Manchester City debut against Coventry City

Summary

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola named Iliman Ndiaye in the starting lineup for the Premier League fixture against Coventry City on September 5, 2026. Ndiaye, who recently completed a £65 million transfer from Everton, replaces Phil Foden in the only change to the starting XI that defeated Crystal Palace last week. Phil Foden begins the match on the bench alongside new signings Enzo Fernandez and Ayyoub Bouaddi. Coventry City manager Frank Lampard adjusted his squad following a loss to Hull City last weekend. Ethan Pinnock and Frank Onyeka replaced Caleb Yirenkyi and Loum Tchaouna in the starting lineup. The match is currently underway with both clubs seeking points in the early stages of the league season.

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By the Numbers

•Iliman Ndiaye makes his debut for Manchester City after a £65 million move from Everton.
•Phil Foden is relegated to the bench in the only change from the previous victory.
•Enzo Fernandez and Ayyoub Bouaddi are named as substitutes for Manchester City.
•Frank Lampard makes two changes to the Coventry City lineup following a loss to Hull City.
•Ethan Pinnock and Frank Onyeka enter the Coventry City starting XI.

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1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Foden dropped as Ndiaye makes Man City debut vs Coventry

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Phil Foden has been dropped to the bench while Iliman Ndiaye makes his debut for Manchester City against Coventry City on Saturday. In the only change from last week’s win over Crystal Palace, Ndiay...
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