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Haaland's goal keeps Manchester City unbeaten in opening Premier League round

Erling Haaland scored his third league goal as Manchester City beat Coventry 1-0, maintaining their perfect start to the season.

Erling Haaland opened the scoring for Manchester City, delivering his third Premier League goal of the campaign and ensuring a 1-0 win over Coventry City. The victory leaves City atop the league after the first round of fixtures. Tottenham Hotspur managed only a point after a 0-0 stalemate with Nottingham Forest, and Newcastle United remained unbeaten with a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth, courtesy of Jacob Ramsey's late goal.

Crystal Palace rallied to defeat Fulham 3-2, while Brighton and Leeds finished level at 1-1. Additional draws were recorded by Brentford and Sunderland, rounding out a weekend of tightly contested matches.

Why it matters

City's win keeps them top of the Premier League, shaping early season momentum.

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