diff --git a/docs/manual.xml b/docs/manual.xml
index 3f21649fc..812a72eba 100644
--- a/docs/manual.xml
+++ b/docs/manual.xml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
  <preface>
   <title>Preface</title>
   <para>
-   This manual will eventually describes how to install, use, and extend Home
+   This manual will eventually describe how to install, use, and extend Home
    Manager.
   </para>
   <para>