Coventry City XI vs Manchester City – Predicted lineup and team news

Coventry City are bidding to avoid an unwanted piece of club history when they travel to Manchester City on Saturday.

Frank Lampard's side have failed to score in either of their opening Premier League fixtures, and going a third straight league game without a goal would be the first time that has happened at the start of a season in the club's history.

Lampard has called for "no fear" and "bravery" from his players despite the scale of the challenge at the Etihad, while acknowledging the reality of facing one of the division's superpowers so early in Coventry's return to the top flight after 25 years.

Haji Wright remains a long-term absentee with a thigh injury, while Sidiki Cherif is a doubt as he continues to build match fitness. There is better news on Frank Onyeka, who has recovered from a hip problem and is available for selection.

Bobby Thomas is expected to continue at centre-back having come off with cramp against Hull City, with Frank Lampard considering a switch to a five-man defence that would also include Aurele Amenda and Ethan Pinnock. Ephron Mason-Clark is set to partner Taiwo Awoniyi in a two-man attack, though his involvement should be confirmed closer to kick-off. Jack Rudoni and Victor Torp provide cover from the bench in midfield.

Coventry City possible starting XI (5-3-2): Rushworth; Van Ewijk, Thomas, Pinnock, Amenda, Dasilva; Yirenkyi, Grimes, Onyeka; Mason-Clark, Awoniyi

The Premier League match kicks off at 15:00 on Saturday, 5 September 2026.

How to watch Manchester City vs Coventry City?

The match falls under the traditional 3pm Saturday blackout and will not be shown live in the UK.

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