Wolves vs Manchester City: A Premier League Showdown at Molineux
Today’s Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City promises to be an intriguing battle. Wolverhampton Wanderers, currently struggling at the bottom end of the table, will host title contenders Manchester City at Molineux Stadium. Wolves are desperate to end a dreadful run that sees them languishing in 19th place with just 1 point from 7 games, while City, sitting second, are hoping to continue their unbeaten start to the season.
Wolves come into the match with a poor defensive record, having conceded a league-high 21 goals and failing to keep a clean sheet in their last 17 Premier League matches. They are also without key forward Hwang Hee-chan, who is sidelined due to an ankle injury. Manager Gary O'Neil's side will be trying to avoid a sixth consecutive defeat in all competitions—a worrying trend for the team.
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On the other hand, Manchester City’s form has been far from perfect by their high standards, although they remain unbeaten. Pep Guardiola's side is missing some key players, with Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri out due to injury. Despite these absences, they have recovered more points from losing positions than any other Premier League team this season and will be confident heading into the match, given their dominance over Wolves in recent years. City have won seven of their last eight meetings with Wolves, scoring 25 goals in the process.
One player to watch will be City's Erling Haaland, who has a fantastic record against Wolves, netting eight goals in just four appearances. However, it’s interesting that only one of those goals came at Molineux, which could offer some hope for the Wolves' defense.
Wolves did manage a 2-1 win in this exact fixture last season, which was their only victory in their last 17 league games. If they can replicate that performance, it would mark a significant upset and could reignite their campaign. As it stands, though, City are the overwhelming favorites to secure three points, which would extend their unbeaten league run to 31 games, setting a new club record.
The match promises excitement, especially with Wolves' resilience and City's firepower. Whether Wolves can stage a surprise or if City will continue their march toward the title, fans at Molineux are in for a thrilling 90 minutes.
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