Man City’s hunt for the Premier League title this season begins with a clash against a resilient Wolves team. Jake Perry tips this tie which could see Wolves beat Man city for the third consecutive game.
Event Details
Who is playing?
Wolves vs Man City
What competition are Wolves and Man City playing in?
Premier League Matchweek 2
What time does Wolves vs Man City kick off?
20:15 GMT on Monday 21th September 2020
Which stadium is hosting Wolves vs Man City?
Molineux, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
What channel is Wolves vs Man City on?
Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Premier League
Wolves vs Man City Summary
In a story of David vs Goliath, Wolves have beat the Goliath known as Manchester City in the last three meetings they have had. Molineaux has been a hard place to play for sides inside the top 6 in the past few seasons, however, you can never rule this Manchester City side out of any game.
Man City has multiple attacking playmakers such as Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne available for selection. Despite this, the threat of Raul Jimenez and the speedy Adama Traore will cause issues as usual for a Man City defence featuring new signing Nathan Ake.
Wolves have become somewhat known for being the giant killers in the Premier League, under the lights at Molineaux we could see another upset against the Mancunians. But with Pep Guardiola known for his tactical genius, we can see the citizens pulling something out of the bag.
Wolves Team News and Form
Domestically last season, Wolves have had yet another good season finishing in 7th place and clinching European football once more next season. In the Europa League, Wolves have scored 18 goals this campaign, giving them average goals scored per game of 2.0. Their home record this season has seen them pick up on average 1.63 points per game, giving them a home advantage of +6%.
On average, Wolves conceded one goal per game which is good considering they average 2 goals per game, allowing them to outscore opponents in this competition. Their record in the Europa League over the past 5 games has seen them win two games, draw two, and lost just once.
With players such as Raul Jimenez and Adama Traore, Wolves have been able to use their forwards to win games on their own. This is the make-up of a team that might go all the way. Wolves have managed two or more goals in 55% of their games, a brilliant return.
Man City Team News and Form
Domestically Man City didn’t live up to the expectations they’ve set for themselves over the past few years, finishing 2nd, 18 points behind winners, Liverpool. Man City finished the year with 81 points and a goal difference of 67, the highest number in the Premier League last season.
In the Premier League, City has won 68% of all games they played last season, a number that ranks highly among Europe’s elite clubs. Man City has managed to bring in some talented players such as Ferran Torres to further boost their attacking options, so it should be a recipe for a lot of goals this season.
Sergio Aguero is in a race against time to be fit to play the game, coming back from a knee injury. Meaning Brazilian hotshot Gabriel Jesus could lead the line against Wolves.
Head to Head
Wolves Last 5 Matches (All competitions)
- Sheffield Utd (A) 2-0 Premier League defeat
- Sevilla (N) 1-0 Europa League defeat
- Olympiakos (H) 1-0 Europa League win
- Chelsea (A) 2-0 Premier League defeat
- Crystal Palace (H) 2-0 Premier League win
Man City Last 5 Matches (All competitions)
- Lyon (N) 3-1 Champions League defeat
- Real Madrid (H) 2-1 Champions League win
- Norwich City (H) 5-0 Premier League win
- Watford (A) 0-4 Premier League win
- Arsenal (N) 2-0 FA Cup defeat
Source: FootyStats
Top Goalscorers
Man City Top Goalscorers:
- Raheem Sterling (20 Premier League goals + 6 Champions League goals last season) – Sterling has become a vital part of Pep’s team that is now spreading attacking dominance in Europe.
- Sergio Aguero (16 premier League goals + 2 Champions League goals last season) – The record goalscorer for Man City enters the twilight of his career but still proves to be invaluable for the side in front of the goal when fit.
Wolves Top Goalscorers:
- Raúl Jiménez (17 Premier League goals in 2019/20 + 1 goal in 2020/21) The Mexican has found a home in Molineaux and has scored most of the time he’s taken to the field there.
- Diogo Jota (7 Premier League goals in 2019/20) – Raul’s strike partner Jota also enjoys success in front of goal, often when it matters most.
Source: Transfermarkt
Match Facts
- Man City scored the most goals last season in the Premier League with 102
- Wolves winger Adama Traore was recorded as the 2nd fastest player in the Premier League last season, scoring twice against Man City at the Etihad
- Man City have scored 21 goals in their last five domestic games
- Man City kept a clean sheet 53% of the time at home
- Wolves earned 1.57 points on average on the road last season.
Source: WhoScored
Previous Meetings
| 27th December 2019 | WOL 3-2 MCI | Premier League |
| 6th October 2019 | MCI 0-2 WOL | Premier League |
| 20th July 2019 | WOL 0-0 MCI | Premier League Asia Trophy |
| 14th January 2019 | MCI 3-0 WOL | Premier League |
| 25th August 2018 | WOL 1-1 MCI | Premier League |
Jake’s Betting Tips
Man City have been relentless in domestic and Europe since football resumed in June. Man City to win is 4/9* with Mark Jarvis.
It the last meeting at Molineaux. both sides got on the scoresheet. BTTS is 5/6* with Mark Jarvis.
Raul Jimenez has started the season in goal scoring fashion and picked up from where he left off last season. Jimenez to score anytime is 11/5* with Mark Jarvis.
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