Molineux’s 2025/26 EPL curtain raiser sees a Manchester City team in transition travel to a sturdy Wolves side in Saturday’s early evening clash.

Pep Guardiola’s side have undergone a £176million summer rebuild following the departures of players such as Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli), Kyle Walker (Burnley) and Jack Grealish (Everton on loan).

After last campaign’s rare trophyless season, City were quick to bolster their first-team squad with the additions of midfielders Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders, defender Rayan Ait Nouri and goalkeeper James Trafford.

Pre-season results so far, capped off with a compelling win over Palermo, suggest an increased dynamism and flair in their more youthful City attack. However, recurring injuries to Rodri, Mateo Kovacic and Phil Foden may test their strength of depth in the midfield department.

Wolves start the season with renewed enthusiasm and momentum under head coach Vítor Pereira, whose mid-season arrival last year sparked life into a side who looked bound for relegation.

Despite the departure of talisman Matheus Cunha to Manchester United, Wolves have managed to rebuild with the shrewd signings of attackers Fer Lopez and Jhon Arias from Celta Vigo and Fluminense respectively.

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Manchester City to win

Recent history would suggest that City come into this game as the far superior side, as Guardiola’s team have won five out of the last six meetings between the two.

Wolves have struggled to find the same level of consistency in pre-season than that of last-season and therefore it’s hard to see them posing too much of a threat against a rejuvenated City squad.

Marmoush to have two shots 

Marmoush has quickly established himself as one of the league’s most dangerous sharpshooters – hitting this line in his last 16 matches in all competitions outside of pre-season.

In his only game against Wolves under Guardiola, Marmoush had two shots in his 83 minute cameo.

Joao Gomes to commit 2+ fouls 

The Brazilian’s importance to Vitor Pereira is indisputable, and if Wolves manage to retain Gomes’ services it may prove to be their best business of the summer.

That being said, Gomes is an incredibly tenacious player and this more than reflects in his tendency to commit fouls, especially against City.

In his last four head-to-head games, Gomes has averaged 3.50 fouls per 90 minutes and has gone over this line in each occasion.

Where can I watch Wolves v Manchester City? 

Wolves vs Manchester City will be live on Sky Sports and available to stream via its Sky Go service on Saturday, August 16, 2025 

Kick-off at Molineux is at 17:30PM (BST).

What is Wolves’ form?

L-L-L-D-D

What is Man City’s form?

W-L-W-W-W

What was the score when Wolves last played Manchester City? 

Manchester City 1 – 0 Wolves (May 5, 2025) 

Who scored when Wolves last played Manchester City? 

De Bruyne (35’)