Manchester City kept their perfect Premier League start intact, edging past newly promoted Coventry City 1-0 thanks to a header from Erling Haaland — their third consecutive win from three matches.

The result was hard-fought, with City forced to hold on in the closing stages as Coventry pressed for an equaliser. The promoted side remain without a point after three matches in their top-flight return.

Haaland's header proved to be the difference on the day, continuing the Norwegian striker's influential role in City's early-season campaign. Manager Pep Guardiola's side head into the international break with maximum points from a possible nine.

Coventry, making their return to the Premier League after years away, will be eager to find their footing in the coming weeks. Despite the defeat, their resilience in testing City late in the match offers some encouragement for the campaign ahead.