Ndiaye: Man City is one of the biggest clubs in the world

Iliman Ndiaye, on the back of his Premier League debut in a 1-0 win over Coventry City, said choosing Manchester City was simple: “It’s one of the biggest clubs in the world, who doesn’t want to be here?!”

The Senegal attacker, quoted by Fabrizio Romano, added that the target does not change from week to week. “You play to win trophies, all the games the goal is to win them.” Ndiaye started the Coventry match alongside a first appearance for Enzo Fernández after Nico O’Reilly suffered a physical issue in the warm-up. Erling Haaland scored the only goal and reached 300 club career goals in the same afternoon.

Enzo Maresca, asked about midfield depth after that reshuffle, said options are now a requirement at the top of the table. “If you want to be there competing, you need options. Arsenal have options, we have options, more teams have options. Not just us. I’m very happy with the options we have.”

Where the debut leaves City

City stayed perfect in the league with a tighter scoreline than the table suggests: a side that is rotating new attackers without dropping points. Ndiaye's comments do not change selection. They do confirm he sees the move as a title and trophy brief, not a development loan in disguise.

O’Reilly's warm-up problem is the only fresh fitness note attached to the same afternoon. Maresca did not publish a long-term diagnosis in the quotes circulating on Sunday morning. Treat further timelines as unconfirmed until the club lists the next squad.

Broadcasters for City's next Premier League match vary by territory. Check official listings closer to kick-off rather than assuming the same outlet that carried Coventry. Where-to-watch details will be added to the fixture page as they are confirmed.

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