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Manchester City defeats Coventry City 1-0 in Premier League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 5:45 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Manchester City defeats Coventry City 1-0 in Premier League

Summary

Manchester City secured a 1-0 win against Coventry City at home in their latest Premier League fixture on September 5, 2026. Erling Haaland provided the deciding goal 25 minutes into the contest. Despite creating three significant scoring chances, Coventry City failed to convert, resulting in their third consecutive loss to open the season. Manager Frank Lampard noted that his team showed improvement from their previous performance against Arsenal and felt the squad deserved a point for their defensive organization. Ethan Pinnock made his debut for the club during the match. Coventry City now prepares to address their season trajectory following a winless start against difficult opponents.

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By the Numbers

•Manchester City won the match 1-0.
•Erling Haaland scored the only goal of the game in the 25th minute.
•Coventry City has recorded three losses in their first three Premier League games.
•Ethan Pinnock made his debut for Coventry City.

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5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Lampard: Coventry ‘deserved’ more from Man City defeat

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Coventry City boss Frank Lampard believes his side “didn’t get what we deserved” after losing narrowly to Manchester City away in the Premier League. Erling Haaland got on the scoresheet after j...
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