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Man City v Coventry: Teams confirmed as Ndiaye starts

Ndiaye makes his debut after a £65 million move from Everton, while City’s club-record signing Enzo Fernández is named among the substitutes.

  • Manchester City hosts Coventry City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, September 5, 2026, for Matchday 3 of the Premier League season, seeking a third consecutive win.
  • Manager Enzo Maresca oversees a remodeled squad after the club spent more than £700m this summer, including a record-equalling £125m signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea on deadline day.
  • Iliman Ndiaye makes his debut in the starting XI, while Fernandez sits on the bench alongside Ayyoub Bouaddi; club captain Ruben Dias anchors the defense.
  • Frank Lampard's Coventry arrives searching for its first league point after losses to Arsenal and Hull City, facing a daunting test at the Etihad.
  • The Champions League opener against Porto next week influences Maresca's selection strategy, as City balances domestic ambition with European preparation.
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
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