Manchester City Begins 2025–26 Season Against Wolverhampton

Molineux, England – Manchester City travels to the West Midlands on Saturday for its opening game of the 2025–26 Premier League season, taking on Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Cityzens are eager to start strong against Wolves, who they have often bested in recent encounters.

City manager Pep Guardiola aims to reestablish his team as a leading force in English football. However, to achieve this, City must avoid any slip-ups at Molineux, despite traveling with a squad that is not at full strength.

The lineup will feature several new signings, with goalkeeper James Trafford expected to make his debut in the absence of Ederson, who is not included amid ongoing speculation about his future. Matheus Nunes and Rico Lewis will continue to share duties at right back, while Rúben Dias and Manuel Akanji will anchor the defense, with Joško Gvardiol sidelined due to injury.

In an intriguing development, Rayan Aït-Nouri will debut for Manchester City against his former club. He made the switch to City earlier this summer and is poised to receive a warm welcome, especially compared to other former Wolves players.

With injuries to key players Rodri and Mateo Kovačić, Nico González steps up to fill the defensive midfielder role. Rayan Cherki, another new addition, has the potential to bring fresh creativity, following a successful campaign with Lyon.

Manchester City finished third last season, trailing Liverpool by thirteen points and aims to reclaim the title this year. Wolverhampton, meanwhile, narrowly escaped relegation last season and has undergone changes, including key transfers of Matheus Cunha and Aït-Nouri out, while bringing in Fer Lopez, Jhon Arias, and David Møller Wolfe.

The match promises to be exciting as both teams look for a victorious start to the season. The game will be available for live-streaming on Jio Hotstar.