Man City v Coventry
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
After a slightly shaky start, Manchester City have gone on to dominate a bright first half against promoted hopefuls Coventry City, and they lead 1-0 at the break. The hosts almost gifted their opponents an early goal when Donnarumma nearly allowed a tame back-pass to run over the goal line, but they soon regained their composure and took complete charge of the match. Haaland inevitably broke the deadlock, but his powerful header was sandwiched by two shots that were superbly kept out by Rushworth. Increasingly influential, Cherki also struck the post, while Man City debutants Ndiaye and Enzo Fernandez have both looked lively.
HALF-TIME: MANCHESTER CITY 1-0 COVENTRY CITY
At the end of an eventful, free-flowing first half, there will only be one added minute. Man City start it with a corner; can the hosts stretch their lead?
SHARP SAVE! Rushworth to the rescue again! The goalkeeper stands firm to win his latest one-on-one duel with Man City's star striker, after Haaland is deftly played through by Cherki. That's such a crucial stop just before the break!
Semenyo delivers from the left side this time, and Pinnock's attempted clearance falls straight to Enzo Fernandez. Man City's new record signing can't keep his shot down, though, and it rises high over the crossbar from 20 yards out.
Manchester City have had some 83% of the ball, while taking more than double Coventry's amount of touches in the opposition area. They're also leading 38 to 15 in terms of final-third entries - but their lead remains relatively slender.
Shot Map
Team Stats
0.99
Expected Goals
0.59
83%
Possession
17%
3 (33%)
Shots on Goal
1 (25%)
2
Big Chances Created
1
4
Corners Won
2
412 (92%)
Accurate Passes
51 (60%)
28
Duels Won
18
1
Saves
2
1
Fouls Committed
8





