Man City vs Wolves: Premier League Clash! Haaland to Dominate?
The Premier League is back, and Manchester City are kicking off their campaign against Wolves at Molineux! Can City avoid another disappointing season, or will Wolves pull off an upset? Let's dive into the preview.
Team News and Injury Updates
Pep Guardiola faces some early season injury concerns. Key midfielder Rodri is recovering from a "bad injury" sustained at the Club World Cup, potentially missing the opening games. Phil Foden is also nursing an ankle niggle, making his availability uncertain. Mateo Kovacic is definitely out with a calf problem. However, Gvardiol is expected to be assessed before the match.
Wolves' Preparations
Wolves have had a tough pre-season, with defeats to Celta Vigo, Girona, and RC Lens. The departures of Ait-Nouri and Matheus Cunha leave significant gaps in their squad. New signing Jørgen Strand Larsen will be looking to make an immediate impact.
Predicted Lineups
Wolves (probable): Sá, Lima, Gomes, Agbadou, Wolfe, Gomes, André, Arias, Bellegarde, Hwang, Strand Larsen
Manchester City (probable): Ederson, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, Ait-Nouri, Reijnders, Gundogan, Cherki, Silva, Marmoush, Haaland
Predictions and Betting Tips
Manchester City are strong favourites. Here are some predictions:
- Manchester City to win and under 3.5 goals
- Both teams to score - no
- Manchester City to win the first half
A 2-0 victory for City seems likely. Erling Haaland will be eager to start the season strong!