Man City v Coventry LIVE: Hosts hang on to avoid Premier League shock after Haaland goal

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·5 September 2026

Man City v Coventry LIVE: Hosts hang on to avoid Premier League shock after Haaland goal

Manchester City extended their winning start to the Premier League side as Coventry City were denied their first point by a brilliant performance from Gianluigi Donnarumma.

The goalkeeper made several big saves, including late on to deny Coventry substitute Ellis Simms, as Enzo Maresca’s team hung on to take all three points.

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It seemed as if the hosts would enjoy a comfortable afternoon after Erling Haaland met Antoine Semenyo’s cross to head City into the lead with his third of the season.

But Coventry stayed alive and had many chances to claim a point, in a performance that will offer manager Frank Lampard some encouragement despite a third defeat from three.

City offered debuts to new signings Enzo Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye, with record signing Fernandez replacing Nico O’Reilly at the last minute after an injury in the warm-ups.