Manchester City will look to move closer to defending their title as Wolverhampton Wanderers visit the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Match Preview
Manchester City have won their last five league matches and are one point behind Arsenal with a game in hand.
Despite facing 14 shots at the City Ground, Manchester City secured a 2-0 victory against Nottingham Forest in their previous match.
They have not only won their last five league games but have also emerged victorious in eight of their last 10 matches, remaining unbeaten during this period.
Guardiola’s team has not lost in their last 19 Premier League games, winning 15 and drawing four.
With 12 wins and five draws in their 17 home league games this season, averaging 2.5 goals per game, Manchester City are confident of another victory.
Meanwhile, Wolves ended a six-game winless streak with a 2-1 win over Luton Town last weekend, with goals from Hwang Hee-chan and Toti Gomes.
Despite this victory, Wolves have been inconsistent on the road this season, with five wins, four draws, and eight losses in 17 away league games.
They have only managed to gather two points from their last four away matches, suggesting they may struggle against Manchester City.
Head -to-Head:
Wolves won the reverse fixture 2-1 in September, although they only had one shot on target.
However, Manchester City have won six of their last seven Premier League meetings with Wolves, scoring over 2.5 goals in five of those victories.
Team News & Updates:
Manchester City may see the return of Phil Foden and Ruben Dias after missing the previous game due to illness, but goalkeeper Ederson is doubtful due to injury.
Wolves’ injury list has reduced recently, but they are still without Pedro Neto, Leon Chiwone, Craig Dawson, Noha Lemina, and Santiago Bueno.
Prediction & Analysis:
Despite Wolves’ memorable victory in the reverse fixture earlier in the season, Manchester City’s form and home advantage make them strong favorites.
With City expected to score over 2.5 goals and keep a clean sheet, Wolves may struggle to contain their attacking prowess. Based on recent performances and team news, we predict a comfortable home win for Manchester City.
- Manchester City 3-0 Wolverhampton
