Manchester City will look to maintain their perfect start to the Premier League season when they welcome newly-promoted Coventry City to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.Enzo Maresca’s reign has begun in impressive fashion, with the Citizens collecting maximum points from their opening two fixtures, while Frank Lampard’s Coventry are still searching for their first point and first goal since returning to the top flight.Verdict: Total home goals over 2.5Best odds: 7/10Bookmaker: 22betManchester CityThe post-Pep Guardiola era could hardly have started more smoothly for Manchester City. Maresca’s side have already registered victories against Bournemouth and Crystal Palace, with their latest performance arguably the most encouraging of the two.After needing a late comeback to defeat Bournemouth 2-1 at the Etihad, City produced a statement performance at Selhurst Park, dismantling Crystal Palace 4-1. Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland each scored twice as the visitors demonstrated the attacking quality that has made them immediate contenders once again.Maresca’s influence is already visible. City lead the Premier League in successful passes, passing accuracy and passing accuracy under pressure, underlining how quickly the Italian has implemented his possession-based approach.Home form should also provide confidence. The Citizens have lost only twice in their last 20 Premier League matches at the Etihad and boast an exceptional recent record against promoted opposition, going 30 consecutive top-flight meetings without defeat.Team NewsThe champions have also strengthened significantly before the transfer deadline. The arrivals of Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Iliman Ndiaye have increased competition throughout the squad, while Maresca now faces some difficult selection decisions.Jeremy Doku remains unavailable because of a calf injury, while Matheus Nunes faces a late fitness test due to a muscle problem. Enzo Fernandez is pushing for a first start after his high-profile move, while Ndiaye is available following his Deadline Day arrival.Expect Cherki to continue in the number 10 role behind Haaland after an outstanding start to the campaign, while Phil Foden and Antoine Semenyo are likely to provide support from wide positions.Coventry CityCoventry’s return to the Premier League has been considerably more difficult than many supporters hoped.The Sky Blues stormed to the Championship title last season, but life back among the elite has exposed the challenge that still exists between the two divisions. Lampard’s men have lost both of their opening matches, suffering defeats against Arsenal and Hull City without scoring a goal.Last weekend’s 1-0 home loss to Hull was particularly disappointing, prompting Lampard to admit there were “serious lessons to learn” from the performance.The former Chelsea and Everton manager is also battling against an alarming personal Premier League record. Lampard has won just one of his last 19 matches as a manager in the competition and has seen his teams struggle defensively for an extended period.Still, Coventry can draw some encouragement from their historical record against City. The Sky Blues are unbeaten in their last eight top-flight meetings with the Citizens, although many of those encounters came during a very different era for both clubs.Team NewsLampard may be tempted to adopt a more cautious tactical approach this weekend, potentially using a back five in an attempt to frustrate City’s attackers.Haji Wright remains unavailable with a thigh injury, while Frank Onyeka and Sidiki Cherif are doubts after missing the defeat to Hull. Bobby Thomas is expected to recover from the cramp that forced him off last weekend.If Onyeka is unavailable, Matt Grimes is likely to partner Caleb Yirenkyi and either Jack Rudoni or Victor Torp in midfield. Further forward, Taiwo Awoniyi and Ephron Mason-Clark could form the attacking partnership.Key Factors to ConsiderManchester City have won both of their opening Premier League fixtures.Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland scored twice each against Crystal Palace.Coventry have lost both league matches since promotion and are yet to score.Enzo Maresca’s possession-based philosophy has been implemented quickly.The Sky Blues are dealing with several injury concerns, particularly in attack.Manchester City are unbeaten in their last 30 Premier League matches against promoted clubs.ConclusionCoventry will almost certainly arrive intent on frustrating Manchester City for as long as possible, and Lampard may favour a defensive setup designed to restrict space around Haaland and Cherki.However, City’s attacking strength, superior squad depth and growing familiarity with Maresca’s system should eventually prove too much for the visitors. While Coventry may compete bravely, it is difficult to see them containing the hosts for ninety minutes.Manchester City are expected to record a comfortable victory and continue their perfect start to the new Premier League season.Verdict: Total home goals over 2.5Best odds: 7/10Bookmaker: 22betThe post Prediction: Manchester City vs Coventry City appeared first on SoccerNews.