- Erling Haaland scored Manchester City’s opening goal in their match against Coventry City on Saturday afternoon.
- Haaland’s strike was the 300th club goal of his career, as he reached the major milestone in front of City’s fans at the Etihad Stadium.
- His goal came shortly before the half hour mark and broke the deadlock after newly promoted Coventry had frustrated City in the early stages.
- City had been forced into a late change to their starting line-up after Nico O’Reilly pulled up with a back injury in the warm-up.
- He was replaced by City’s record signing Enzo Fernandez, who had initially been due to start the game on the bench.
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