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. 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. Follow live updates from Manchester City v Coventry, below How cheaper buys outshone £125m Enzo Fernandez on Manchester City bowThe previous time Enzo Fernandez had started a match, he exited in disgrace. A few weeks and £125m later, some Manchester City fans stood to applaud their most expensive debutant ever. From being sent off in the World Cup final to being parachuted in for an unexpected start, it has been an eventful few weeks for the Argentinian. Relatively speaking, this was the calm after the storm. Read Richard Jolly’s report from the Etihad here:Richard Jolly at the Etihad5 September 2026 18:19Coventry defender Bobby Thomas says:“It was a positive performance. We have had a tough start, but today was the start of our proper season. The way we set up and went about the game, it is a good start."We knew it would be tricky to create chances, we came here to frustrate and get them on the counter. We did that well, we didn't convert our chances which is the tricky part. Another day, maybe."They have loads of players between the lines, they are a good side. You have to respect that, we did and defended properly. But we managed to limit them well."We can't come here with the thought we are playing against so and so, we deserve to be here fully and have to grab the chance with both hands. Today we gave a good account of ourselves."Flo Clifford5 September 2026 17:11FULL-TIME: Man City 1-0 CoventryA win for Manchester City, but not a hugely convincing one. Coventry remain pointless and goalless after three games but can take quite a lot of encouragement from this, and can rue the fine form of Donnarumma. They had Enzo Maresca's side under the cosh in the closing stages, and perhaps it was just as well Maresca had a back four who are all central defenders by trade as they held on. But for now, these teams are top and bottom of the table respectively.(PA)Richard Jolly at the Etihad5 September 2026 16:54FULL-TIME: Man City 1-0 CoventryCity hold on! Coventry acquitted themselves very well. Flo Clifford5 September 2026 16:53Man City 1-0 Coventry‘90+5: Tchouana sends in an inswinger, it’s headed clear but not entirely, and Guehi manages to deal with it eventually. Flo Clifford5 September 2026 16:52Man City 1-0 Coventry‘90+3: Thomas has a powerful volley sent behind for a Coventry corner. He’s been immense today.Flo Clifford5 September 2026 16:51Man City 1-0 Coventry‘90: Haaland plays defender again as City ride out this wave... FIVE minutes added on at the Etihad.Flo Clifford5 September 2026 16:49Man City 1-0 Coventry‘88: Donnaruma punches away a Coventry throw-in but not very convincingly. Hamer wrestles Foden to the ground. Coventry have a goal-kick...Flo Clifford5 September 2026 16:47Man City 1-0 CoventryAn end for another City newcomer. Ndiaye is hobbling off, though it doesn't look anything serious. He has put in a good shift on the left flank today without suggesting he will keep Jeremy Doku out of the team when the Belgian is fit again.Richard Jolly at the Etihad5 September 2026 16:45Man City 1-0 Coventry‘85: Thomas can’t get a header on target. Coventry are pushing for an equaliser. Hamer comes on for Dasilva for the last five minutes or so.Flo Clifford5 September 2026 16:43