Manchester City welcome Coventry City to the Etihad Stadium looking to deliver a commanding performance in front of their home support. Enzo Marescas hosts will aim to show their intent from the off and could have some new faces available after some late deadline day business.For Coventry City, this afternoon represents another very tough away day for Frank Lampards squad.While City enter as heavy favourites, Coventrys work ethic and organisation mean the hosts cannot afford lapses in concentration. An early goal would settle any nerves in the Etihad stands, but a resilient defensive stand from Coventry could introduce tension as the match progresses.Heres how the sides shape up.Table of ContentsManchester City team newsCoventry team newsWhere to watch Man City v Coventry: TV channel, live online streamsManchester City team newsAttacking midfielder Iliman Ndiaye makes his debut after moving from Everton, with fellow new signing Enzo Fernandez on the bench.Phil Foden is also on a typically stacked bench. Ndiaye for Foden is the only change.Man City XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Nico OReilly, Josko Gvardiol, Rben Dias, Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guhi, Elliot Anderson, Iliman Ndiaye, Rayan Cherki, Antoine Semenyo, Erling HaalandCoventry team newsEthan Pinnock starts in defence for Frank Lampards side.Lampard has made two changes to the starting XI that faced Hull City Pinnock and Frank Onyeka come in for Loum Tchaouna and Caleb Yirenkyi.Coventry XI: Carl Rushworth, Ethan Pinnock, Aurle Amenda, Bobby Thomas, Jay Dasilva, Matt Grimes, Frank Onyeka, Milan van Ewijk, Ephron Mason-Clark, Jack Rudoni, Taiwo AwoniyiWhere to watch Man City v Coventry: TV channel, live online streamsKick-off on Saturday is at 15:00 BST (10:00 ET / 07:00 PT). This match is not being shown live in the UK.Heres the full list ofPremier League international broadcasters. Topics Coventry City F.C. Manchester City F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Man City v Coventry: Preview, predicted line-ups, stats and where to watch Ben Miller 4th September, 2026 Maresca hails Fernandezs winning mentality with record signing ready for Man City debut Nicholas McGee 4th September, 2026 Free agents XI: Players your club could still sign on a free transfer after closing of transfer window Cian Cheesbrough 3rd September, 2026 Dzeko announces retirement from international football Nicholas McGee 3rd September, 2026 Man City complete British-record move for complete midfielder Fernandez Nicholas McGee 2nd September, 2026 DEADLINE DAY LIVE: City complete British-record Fernandez deal and sign Ndiaye as Chelseas Camara move collapses Mitch Fretton 1st September, 2026
