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Haaland’s Header Saves Man City, But They Had To CLING On For Their Perfect Start!

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Manchester City locked down their 100% winning record after three Premier League games, but man, they had to fight for it! It was a tough 1-0 win against newly promoted Coventry City, pushing Man City’s early season credentials into the spotlight.

Haaland Gets It Done When It Counts

The game itself was a grind, with Manchester City having to “cling on” for the full three points. Good thing they’ve got Haaland, whose header was the only thing separating the two sides on the scoreboard. It wasn’t a blowout, but a win is a win, especially when you’re trying to keep that perfect run going early in the season. You gotta wonder how much longer they can maintain this pace.

City Shows Credentials, Coventry Still Searching

This win really highlights Manchester City’s early season credentials. They’re three games in, three wins, showing everyone they’re here to play and are ready to be a dominant force. On the flip side, newly promoted Coventry City is still looking for their first point of the campaign. That’s a brutal start for them, but you gotta give them credit for making City work for it.

So, Man City keeps rolling with that 100% record after three games. It wasn’t pretty, they really had to battle, but Haaland’s header made sure they walked away with the W and maintained that perfect start. What a way to kick off the season!

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Originally reported by BBC Sport.

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