Haaland keeps new-look Man City perfect, blunt Spurs held

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — New-look Manchester City overcame a spirited challenge from Coventry on Saturday courtesy of an Erling Haaland goal to stay perfect in the Premier League, as blunt Tottenham were held to a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest.

Enzo Maresca is now the man in the Etihad hotseat after the emotional departure of long-serving Pep Guardiola, while there has been significant churn among the playing staff.

One of the new arrivals, Enzo Fernandez, played a major part in City’s opener, feeding Antoine Semenyo, who crossed for Erling Haaland to head home his third goal of the season.