The key moment came before the break, when Haaland struck to put City in front. That finish set the tone for the rest of the afternoon, with the home side protecting their advantage and making sure the early breakthrough was enough to carry the match to its conclusion.
There was no late swing in the result. City held firm after the interval and saw out the 1-0 win, preserving their perfect Premier League record under Enzo Maresca. Coventry kept battling, but they could not force an equaliser and were again left without a goal.
The score leaves Coventry winless after three league games, having failed to score in any of those matches. For City, the summary was straightforward: one big finish, one clean sheet, and three more points. The highlights will center on Haaland's decisive contribution, while the stats that matter most are the simplest ones - another win for City and another defeat for Coventry.
Our pre-match analysis called this one correctly. These picks were backed before kick-off and landed after the final result.
1X2: Home @1.20
Pre-match pick: Man City are clear favourites and a 2-0 home win fits the call.