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Wolves host champions Manchester City in Premier League opener at Molineux, winless in five, while City return from Club World Cup.
The Premier League kicks off its 2025/2026 season with an intriguing clash as Wolverhampton Wanderers welcome reigning champions Manchester City to Molineux Stadium.
Set for August 16 at 7:30pm this Round 1 fixture will be officiated by Australian referee Jarred Gillett.
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Both teams enter the new campaign with contrasting ambitions - Wolves looking to establish themselves as a mid-table force, while Pep Guardiola's City begin their quest for yet another league title.
Preview
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Wolverhampton Wanderers approach the season opener in concerning form, having failed to win any of their five most recent matches. Their pre-season preparations yielded three consecutive defeats against Celta Vigo, Girona and Lens, followed by draws against Stoke and Brentfordin their final Premier League match of last season.
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Manchester City, meanwhile, have been competing in the FIFA Club World Cup, securing impressive victories against Wydad Casablanca , Al-Ain , and Juventus, before suffering a narrow defeat to Al Hilal.
They bounced back with a commanding 3:0 friendly win against Palermo FC. Both teams start the season with 0 points, with Wolves provisionally placed 19th and City 12th in the embryonic league table.
The recent history between these sides heavily favors Manchester City, who have won four of the last five meetings.
Head to Head
Their most recent encounter saw City secure a narrow 1:0 victory at the Etihad Stadium , with Kevin De Bruyne scoring the decisive goal in the 35th minute.
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Earlier in the 2024/25 season, City claimed a 2:1 win at Molineux (20.10.2024) with goals from Josko Gvardiol and a dramatic 90th-minute winner from John Stones after Joergen Strand Larsen had given Wolves an early lead.
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The previous season saw a comprehensive 5:1 City victory at the Etihad (04.05.2024), featuring an Erling Haaland four-goal masterclass, though Wolves did manage a surprise 2:1 home win (30.09.2023) that represents their only success against City in recent years.