City return to the Etihad later, looking to maintain their perfect start to the Premier League season when they face newly-promoted Coventry City.
Enzo Maresca’s side have taken six points from their opening two matches, beating Bournemouth 2-1 before an impressive 4-1 victory at Crystal Palace.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s game.
| Match details | |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Man City v Coventry City |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Date | Saturday, 5 September 2026 |
| Kick-off | 3pm BST / 10am ET |
| Venue | Etihad Stadium |
| UK TV | Not televised live |
| US TV | USA Network, Telemundo and fuboTV |
City team news
Maresca provided a welcome fitness boost on Friday by confirming Matheus Nunes is back and will be in the squad.
The midfielder missed the trip to Crystal Palace but has returned to fitness and is available to face Coventry.
Jérémy Doku remains sidelined, however. The Belgian has not featured since the Community Shield and Maresca confirmed on Friday that he is still unavailable.
There could also be debuts for City’s three late summer signings.
Maresca confirmed £125m arrival Enzo Fernández is ready to play following his move from Chelsea, while Iliman Ndiaye and Allan Elias are also available for selection.
Fernández’s availability gives Maresca an immediate decision in midfield, where Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi have both started the season strongly.
With Nunes returning and the three new arrivals available, Doku is City’s only confirmed injury absentee.
Haaland and Cherki make flying start
Erling Haaland has started the new campaign in familiar fashion, while Rayan Cherki has quickly made his presence felt following his summer arrival.
City followed their opening-day win over Bournemouth with a convincing 4-1 victory at Palace, leaving Maresca’s side with maximum points from their opening two league games.
Coventry arrive at the Etihad under former City midfielder Frank Lampard, who led the Sky Blues back to the Premier League last season.
How to watch Man City v Coventry
The game kicks off at 3pm on Saturday and, because of the traditional Saturday afternoon blackout, will not be shown live on television in the UK.
The situation is different in the United States, where the 10am ET kick-off will be shown on USA Network and Telemundo, with fuboTV also listed among the US options.
City supporters in the UK can follow the game through the club’s Matchday Centre, with live audio commentary available on CITY+. Matchday Live begins 30 minutes before kick-off, while highlights, reaction and a full match replay will be available after the game.
The clubs have not met competitively since March 2002, when City won 4-2 at Maine Road during their promotion-winning First Division campaign.
Maresca has warned against taking Coventry lightly but, with six points already secured and his squad strengthened considerably during the final days of the transfer window, City have the opportunity to make it three league wins from three.
For updates on City throughout the season, take a look at our LIVE! Premier League 2026/27 News, Transfers, Updates & Viral Moments page.
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