Coventry — Manchester: 3:1, Elite League

Coventry beat Manchester 3:1 in an Elite League match on Sunday afternoon. The hosts took the points in front of their own supporters and ended the visitors' hopes of a return visit. The result stands at 3-1 after ninety minutes of play.

Coventry started with purpose and did not look back. They scored twice before the break and added a third after the interval. Manchester had one reply but could not find another way through.

We had called for the home side before kick-off. The confidence was modest, just over half, but the form suggested Coventry would be hard to beat. They carried the side with their energy and it showed in the scoreboard.

The visitors came with a reputation but could not impose themselves. They had chances but the Coventry defence held firm when it mattered. The gap opened too quickly for Manchester to recover.

In the table Coventry sit fifth after one game, while Manchester remain in second after four. The standings look different now, with the hosts moving into contention after this victory.