MANCHESTER – Manchester City return to Premier League action today at the Etihad Stadium, hosting Wolverhampton Wanderers with a golden opportunity to secure sole possession of second place. A draw would be enough to leapfrog Aston Villa, but Pep Guardiola’s side will be hunting for all three points.
The headlines, however, are dominated by potential debutant Marc Guéhi. The former Crystal Palace defender, signed to bolster a backline decimated by injuries to John Stones, Manuel Akanji (Gvardiol), and Rúben Dias, is tipped to start.
“I am very happy and proud to be a Manchester City player,” Guéhi said ahead of the clash. “Now I am at the best club in England. I want to show the fans what I can do.”
Guardiola’s Selection Headache Beyond the defensive crisis, Guardiola confirmed that Savinho remains sidelined for at least two more weeks. Midfielders Mateo Kovacic and Nico González are also unavailable, forcing a reshuffle in the Cityzens’ engine room.
Predicted Lineups (via WhoScored):
Manchester City: Donnarumma; Lewis, Guéhi, Aké (Khusanov), O’Reilly; Rodri, Foden, Bernardo Silva; Semenyo, Doku, Haaland.
Wolves: José Sá; Krejcí, Mosquera, Santiago Bueno; Tchatchoua, Mané, André, João Gomes, Hugo Bueno; Arokodare, Hee-Chan.
The match kicks off at 3:00 PM (UK Time). While City aims for the title race, Wolves arrive desperate for points to escape the relegation zone.
Ronald Mike is a football writer covering the English Premier League, providing match analysis, tactical insight, and coverage of key rivalries and title races across the season.
