Kevin Keegan starts with victory as Manchester City beats Watford
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Last updated Aug 11, 2026
On August 11, 2026, Kevin Keegan made his managerial debut for Manchester City with a 3-0 victory over Watford. Shaun Goater opened the scoring just before the hour mark, followed by goals from Eyal Berkovic and Stuart Pearce, who capped the match with a stunning free-kick. This match marked the beginning of Keegan's tenure, succeeding Joe Royle following the club's relegation the previous season. The win displays City's ambition as it seeks immediate promotion back to the Premiership after a challenging season. Keegan emphasized the importance of the performance but acknowledged room for improvement.
- •Kevin Keegan managed his first game for Manchester City.
- •City won 3-0 against Watford at Maine Road.
- •Shaun Goater, Eyal Berkovic, and Stuart Pearce scored for City.
- •City aims for promotion following recent relegation.
- •The match showcased Keegan's impact on the team.
- 7:36 AMYahoo Sports — City Vault: 5 fascinating facts of Kevin Keegan’s City era
- 7:05 AMYahoo Sports — City Vault: The Keegan era begins in winning style
"On this day 25 years ago, Kevin Keegan took charge of his first competitive game for Manchester City.Keegan was in the Maine Road dugout for a clash with Watford, managed by another new boss in Gianlu...
"It’s the 25th anniversary today of Kevin Keegan’s first match as Manchester City manager. Men's Team Keegan was box office - Bernstein It was the starting gun for a quite unbelievable season which...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 7:36 AMCity Vault: 5 fascinating facts of Kevin Keegan’s City era
It’s the 25th anniversary today of Kevin Keegan’s first match as Manchester City manager. Men's Team Keegan was box office - Bernstein It was the starting gun for a quite unbelievable season which...
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 7:05 AMCity Vault: The Keegan era begins in winning style
On this day 25 years ago, Kevin Keegan took charge of his first competitive game for Manchester City.Keegan was in the Maine Road dugout for a clash with Watford, managed by another new boss in Gianlu...
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