Enzo Fernandez shines on Man City debut against stubborn Coventry City
Enzo Fernandez made an impressive Manchester City debut as Erling Haaland’s goal secured a narrow victory over Coventry City. According to GOAL, Fernandez was initially named among the substitutes but entered the starting XI after Nico O’Reilly suffered an injury during the warm-up. The £125 million signing quickly demonstrated his quality, helping City control the midfield alongside Elliot Anderson despite their previous rivalry.
Fernandez played a key role in the opening goal, finding Antoine Semenyo with a well-weighted pass before the forward crossed for Haaland to head home in the 26th minute. The midfielder also had a second apparent assist ruled out for offside after producing a spectacular pass for Haaland. Coventry threatened at times but were denied by Gianluigi Donnarumma, leaving them without a league goal after three defeats.
POPULAR
- Obi-Kwankwaso march: Presidency breaks silence on Abuja City Gate security deployment
- Xabi Alonso on Chelsea’s 0-2 loss to Tottenham
- EUROPE: Seven teams still unbeaten domestically as 2026-27 season gathers pace
- “Scam likely from Mogadishu” – Trump’s meme jab at Ilhan Omar
- Expert raises alarm Concerns over declining sperm count among Nigerian men
Rifnote
Loading your desk