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Fernandez impresses on debut as Haaland keeps Man City perfect
The Argentina midfielder set up Erling Haaland’s winner after learning minutes before kickoff that he would start.
- On Saturday, Sept 5, midfielder Enzo Fernandez marked his surprise debut for Manchester City in a 1-0 Premier League win against Coventry City. Signed from Chelsea for £125 million, the Argentine replaced Nico after a warm-up injury.
- Manager Enzo Maresca introduced the 25-year-old at the last minute after Reilly reported back discomfort during warm-up. The move integrated Fernandez into a rebuilt midfield alongside Anderson, bolstering City's post-Rodri era evolution.
- In the 26th minute, Fernandez produced a decisive pass for Erling Haaland's goal, marking the Norwegian's 300th career strike. Maresca praised their creative partnership, noting the pair combined effectively despite barely training together.
- Maresca described the debut as "ideal," despite social media criticism of a defensive error. The 1-0 victory kept City perfect with nine points from three games, as goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma made critical saves.
- Rayan Cherki and Fernandez showed flashes of a creative partnership that could become a potent weapon for City. The Argentine's adaptation suggests the club remains well-equipped for the season ahead.
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Maresca's team went from major to minor and maintained the full victory in this Premier League start thanks to Erling Haaland's lead goal against Coventry
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Fernandez impresses on debut as Haaland keeps Man City perfect
MANCHESTER, England, Sept 5 : Manchester City's post-Rodri era is still in its infancy but Enzo Fernandez offered a tantalising glimpse of the future on Saturday when the Argentine marked his surprise debut by helping to fire City to a 1-0 Premier League win over Coventry City.Fernandez, signed from Chelsea o
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Manchester City continues to be without points in the English Premier League, winning their third game out of as many.
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