Manchester City vs Wolves: Manchester City look to keep their Champions League charge alive as they host a resurgent Wolverhampton Wanderers in Round 35 of the Premier League. Pep Guardiola’s side cannot afford a slip-up in the tight title race, while Wolves, under Vitor Pereira, are chasing a strong top-half finish and arrive at the Etihad brimming with confidence after a six-game winning streak.
Head-to-Head
- Manchester City wins: 9
- Wolves win: 1
- Draws: 3
Last Meetings
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Sep 30, 2023: Wolves 2-1 Man City
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May 4, 2024: Man City 5-1 Wolves (last season)
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Jan 22, 2023: Man City 3-0 Wolves
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Sep 17, 2022: Wolves 0-3 Man City
Recent Form
Manchester City (Last 5 in all competitions):
✅ 2-0 vs Nott’m Forest (A)
✅ 2-1 vs Aston Villa (H)
✅ 2-0 vs Everton (A)
✅ 5-2 vs Crystal Palace (H)
🔜 vs Wolves (H)
Wolverhampton Wanderers (Last 5 in all competitions):
✅ 3-0 vs Leicester City (H)
✅ 1-0 vs Man United (A)
✅ 4-2 vs Tottenham (H)
✅ 2-1 vs Ipswich (A)
🔜 vs Man City (A)
Team News
Manchester City:
Pep Guardiola has a fully fit squad to choose from. With Erling Haaland rested last match, he is expected to return. Bernardo Silva and Grealish could be rotated depending on tactical needs. City’s midfield looks sharp, with Mateo Kovacic and Rico Lewis offering flexibility.
Wolverhampton Wanderers:
Wolves are missing several key players, including Kalajdzic, Gonzalez, and Mosquera. However, Matheus Cunha and Joao Gomes are in top form. Pereira has found stability with a 3-4-2-1 system, and the wing-backs have been instrumental in recent wins. Expect a high-energy counter-attacking setup.
Manchester City vs Wolves Lineups
Manchester City (4-2-3-1):
Ortega; Lewis, Dias, Gvardiol, Nunes; Kovacic, O’Reilly; Savio, B. Silva, Grealish; Haaland
Wolverhampton Wanderers (3-4-2-1):
Sa; Doherty, Agbadou, Gomes; Semedo, Joao Gomes, Andre, Ait-Nouri; Munetsi, Larsen; Cunha
10 Key Stats
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Man City have won 3 straight Premier League matches.
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Wolves are on a 6-match winning run in the league.
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City have won 9 of their last 13 matches against Wolves.
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Wolves last beat City at the Etihad in 2019.
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City average 2.56 goals at home this season.
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Wolves average 1.48 goals away from home.
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Haaland (21 goals) leads City’s scoring charts; Cunha has 15 for Wolves.
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City have scored 23% of goals in the last 15 minutes; Wolves 24%.
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Both teams haven’t lost in their last 7 matches.
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Wolves have scored in 13 consecutive league games.
Manchester City vs Wolves Prediction
Manchester City are ruthless at home and have hit their stride at a crucial point in the season. Wolves are dangerous on the break but may struggle to contain City’s attacking depth.
Prediction: Manchester City 3-1 Wolves
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