Manchester City will want to put the pressure on their title rivals this weekend and can move top of the table, temporarily at least, with a win at Wolves.
Pep Guardiola’s side are unbeaten in the Premier League this season after edging Fulham in an entertaining encounter at the Etihad before the international break.
Mateo Kovacic scored twice, as the Croatian contributed further forward in addition to the tough task of replacing the injured Rodri in midfield.
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The Citizens travel to face a Wolves side who sit bottom of the table after a sorry start to the campaign. Gary O’Neil’s men lost an eight-goal thriller at Brentford before the break and have taken just one point from their opening seven games.
Wolves have now won just one of their last 17 games in the Premier League dating back to last season and have not kept a clean sheet since February 25.
Manchester City XI vs Wolves – Predicted lineup and team news
Manchester City team news
Guardiola has confirmed that the trip to Wolves is likely to come too soon for Kevin De Bruyne and Nathan Ake as the duo continue their recovery from injury.
Rodri remains a long-term absentee with the Spaniard set to miss the rest of the campaign with an ACL injury. Oscar Bobb is also out with the winger not expected to return from a fractured leg until the festive period.
Erling Haaland returns from the international break buoyed after breaking Norway’s goal record, though Phil Foden will hope for better fortunes after a disappointing camp with England. Foden has played just 167 minutes in the Premier League this season and will be keen to rediscover the form and rhythm that saw him named PFA Player of the Year in 2023/24.
Manchester City predicted lineup
Manchester City predicted XI: Ederson; Rico Lewis, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol; Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva; Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland.
When is Wolves vs Manchester City?
Wolves host Manchester City at Molineux on Sunday 20th October. Kick-off is 14:00 BST.
What TV channel is Wolves vs Manchester City?
The fixture will be broadcast in the United Kingdom on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Ultra HD.
