Manchester City defeats Coventry City 1-0 in the English Premier League

London, Sept 5 (KUNA) -- Manchester City secured a 1-0 victory over newly promoted visitors Coventry City in a match played on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium, as part of the third round of the English Premier League. The reigning runners-up sealed the result in the first half with a goal scored by Norwegian striker Erling Haaland in the 26th minute. In other matches, Crystal Palace defeated host Fulham 3-2, Newcastle United drew 2-2 with Bournemouth at home, Brentford drew with Sunderland, Brighton drew 1-1 with Leeds United, and the match between Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur ended in a goalless draw. (End) M.R.N. / T.M.A.