Manchester City vs Coventry City Highlights - September 05, 2026

Manchester City beat Coventry City 1-0 in Premier League on September 05, 2026. The match was played at Etihad Stadium.

Erling Haaland (26') scored for Manchester City.

At kick-off Manchester City stood in position 1 with 6 points. Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats.

Coventry City went into the game in position 17, on 0 points. They had won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 in their previous five.

That run had left Coventry City 2 games without defeat.

Taiwo Awoniyi shot wide for Coventry City on 8 minutes. Soon after, Bobby Thomas could not find the target for Coventry City (11').

Erling Haaland forced a save for Manchester City on 16 minutes. Shortly afterwards, a block denied Antoine Semenyo on 16 minutes.

The referee cautioned Milan van Ewijk of Coventry City on 19 minutes. Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Jack Rudoni’s effort (24').

Erling Haaland scored for Manchester City on 26 minutes after a pass from Antoine Semenyo.

Erling Haaland tested the goalkeeper for Manchester City (44').

After the break, Iliman Ndiaye sent an effort off target for Manchester City (48'). Elliot Anderson shot wide for Manchester City on 52 minutes.

Soon after, Rayan Cherki saw a shot blocked (56'). Loum Tchaouna forced a save for Coventry City on 70 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Ellis Simms’s effort (80'). Ethan Pinnock was booked for Coventry City (90'+2').

Abdukodir Khusanov was booked for Manchester City (90'+5'). Substitutions: Manchester City 3, Coventry City 5.

Manchester City controlled 77.6% of possession. Manchester City had 15 shots with 4 on target, while Coventry City had 12 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Manchester City 3, Coventry City 2. Corners: Manchester City 4, Coventry City 5.

Manchester City completed the most passes, 803 in total at 91.7% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.