Wolves vs Manchester City – Predicted lineup and team news | OneFootball

The 2025-26 Premier League season gets underway at Molineux on Saturday evening, as Wolves play host to Manchester City.

Both clubs enter the new season with a point to prove, as Vitor Pereira’s Wolves aim for stability after narrowly avoiding relegation last term, while Pep Guardiola’s side are determined to mount a renewed title challenge following a rare trophy-less campaign.

Wolves vs Manchester City – Predicted lineup and team news

Wolves team news

Vitor Pereira heads into his first full season at Wolves with the luxury of a near fully-fit squad for a demanding opener against Manchester City.

Summer signings Jhon Arias and David Moller Wolfe are both in contention for their competitive debuts, brought in to provide pace in attack and defensive solidity, respectively, following the departure of Matheus Cunha. Promising youngster Emilio Ballard-Matthews could also feature in the matchday squad.

Pereira is expected to rely on an established core, with Max Kilman and Toti Gomes forming the central defensive partnership ahead of an energetic midfield duo of Joao Gomes and Mario Lemina. The attack will look to utilise the pace of Arias and Francisco Trincao on the counter-attack, with the manager emphasising a high-pressing game plan designed to disrupt City’s rhythm. A key focus will be improving on a poor home record that saw Wolves win just six league games at Molineux last season.

Wolves predicted lineup

Possible Wolves starting XI: José Sá; Hoever, Doherty, Toti, Agbadou, Møller Wolfe; André, João Gomes, Bellegarde, Arias; Strand Larsen.

When is Wolves vs Manchester City?

Wolves host Manchester City at Molineux on Saturday, 16th August 2025. Kick-off is 5:30pm BST.

How to watch Wolves vs Manchester City?
Live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK, with build-up from 5pm BST. Stream via the Sky Go app for subscribers.

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