Manchester City Aims for Key Victory Against Wolverhampton on Friday Night

Manchester, England — Manchester City can move within three points of second-placed Arsenal and boost their Champions League qualification bid with a victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday night. The Cityzens are unbeaten since early March, winning four of their last five matches.

A win against Wolves would rack up the pressure on their competitors for a top-five finish, especially as several face tough fixtures in the coming weeks. However, defeating Wolverhampton will be a substantial challenge, as they currently hold the best form in the Premier League with six straight victories, pushing them up to 13th in the standings.

Despite having little left to play for this season, Wolves, under manager Vitor Pereira, are playing freely and will look to spring an upset at the Etihad Stadium. They are riding high after a convincing 3-0 win over Leicester City last weekend, maintaining their own unbeaten streak.

Erling Haaland is back in full training as of Wednesday, providing a boost for City. Manager Pep Guardiola hinted that he could return to the matchday squad. Other players like Rodri have begun individual training, while Ederson might reclaim his starting position.

“We are determined to keep our momentum going,” Guardiola said. “Every match counts as we approach the final games of the season, and we aim to secure our Champions League spot.”

Wolves, however, also have key attacking players to watch. Matheus Cunha, who netted a goal in the last match, poses a significant threat. Though Wolves still have several players out with injuries, including Yerson Mosquera and Sasa Kalajdzic, they are keen to maintain their winning streak against a City side with its vulnerabilities.

Kickoff for the match is set for May 2 at 8:00 p.m. local time, 3:00 p.m. ET. As the match draws near, both teams are eager to consolidate their respective positions in the league.