Date: Saturday, 16 August 2025
Venue: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton
Competition: Premier League 2025/26, Matchweek 1
Referee: Jarred Gillett
The curtain-raiser of the Premier League 2025/2026 season featured a convincing display of dominance by Manchester City over hosts Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C vs Man City in EPL 2025/2026 at Molineux. Haaland was clinical with a brace, while new signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki made instant impressions, both scoring memorable goals. The final score — a resounding 4-0 win for the away side — set the tone for our title ambitions.
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C vs Man City Head-to-Head (Before the Match)
- Total Competitive Fixtures: 130
- Manchester City Wins: 54
- Wolves Wins: 49
- Draws: 27
- Recent Trend: City had won 6 of the last 7 against Wolves—clearly asserting dominance going into this clash.
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C vs Man City Lineups
Wolverhampton Wanderers (3–4–3)
Manager: Vítor Pereira
- Goalkeeper: José Sá
- Right Back: Matt Doherty
- Centre Back: Emmanuel Agbadou
- Centre Back (Captain): Tote António Gomes
- Left Back: Ki-Jana Hoever (subbed 73’)
- Central Midfielder: André (subbed 72’)
- Central Midfielder: João Gomes
- Central Midfielder: David Møller Wolfe (subbed 72’)
- Left Midfielder/Winger: Marshall Munetsi (subbed 82’)
- Striker: Jørgen Strand Larsen (subbed 73’)
- Attacking Midfielder/Forward: Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (subbed 73’)
Substitutes Used:
- Hugo Bueno (Defender) – subbed in for Møller Wolfe (72’)
- Fer López (Forward) – subbed in for André (72’)
- Rodrigo Gomes (Defender) – subbed in for Hoever (73’)
- Jhon Arias (Midfielder) – subbed in for Bellegarde (73’)
- Hwang Hee-Chan (Forward) – subbed in for Strand Larsen (82’)
Unused Subs: Sam Johnstone (GK), Santiago Bueno (Defender), Yerson Mosquera (Defender), Sasa Kalajdzic (Forward)
Manchester City (4–3–3)
Manager: Pep Guardiola
- Goalkeeper: James Trafford (subbed 82’)
- Right Back: Rico Lewis (subbed 66’)
- Centre Back: John Stones (subbed 82’)
- Centre Back: Rúben Dias
- Left Back: Rayan Aït-Nouri
- Central Midfielder: Tijjani Reijnders
- Central Midfielder: Nico González (subbed 66’)
- Central Midfielder (Captain): Bernardo Silva (subbed 66’)
- Right Winger: Oscar Bobb (subbed 73’)
- Striker: Erling Haaland (subbed 73’)
- Left Winger: Jérémy Doku (subbed 66’)
Substitutes Used:
- Matheus Nunes (Midfielder) – subbed in for Rico Lewis (66’)
- Nico O’Reilly (Midfielder) – subbed in for Bernardo Silva (66’)
- Omar Marmoush (Forward) – subbed in for Jérémy Doku (66’)
- Rayan Cherki (Midfielder/Forward) – subbed in for Haaland (73’)
- Abdukodir Khusanov (Defender) – subbed in for Stones (82’)
Unused Subs: Stefan Ortega (GK), Nathan Aké (Defender), Ilkay Gündogan (Midfielder), Manuel Akanji (Defender)
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C vs Man City Half-Time Summary
At the break, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C vs Man City in EPL 2025/2026 stood at 0–2 in favor of Manchester City. Erling Haaland opened the scoring in the 34th minute, tapping in from a perfect Rico Lewis cross. Just three minutes later, Tijjani Reijnders doubled the lead after a fine assist from Oscar Bobb. Wolves struggled to find fluency and City held firm control.
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C vs Man City Full-Time Summary
City extended their dominance early in the second half with another strike from Haaland in the 61st minute, following a fluid passing move involving Reijnders and Bobb. Wolves pressed for a response—Strand Larsen and Fer López both tested Trafford—but it was Rayan Cherki who capped the scoring in the 81st minute with a stunning long-range drive on his debut. Final score: Wolves 0–4 Man City.
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C vs Man City Stats
| Statistic | Wolves | Man City |
| Possession | 41.5% | 58.5% |
| Total Shots | 9 | 15 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Big Chances | 0 | 1 |
| Total Passes (Accuracy) | 381 (83%) | 545 (91%) |
| Tackles Won | 17 (68%) | 10 (56%) |
| Fouls Committed | 13 | 7 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 (Doherty) | 2 (Reijnders, O’Reilly) |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C vs Man City Timeline & Commentary
- 34’ Goal – Haaland (Man City 1–0): Left-foot finish from a pinpoint cross by Rico Lewis.
- 37’ Goal – Reijnders (Man City 2–0): Left-footed strike from an Oscar Bobb through ball.
- 45+6’ Half Time: Score remains Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C vs Man City in EPL 2025/2026 at 0–2.
- 61’ Goal – Haaland (Man City 3–0): Clinical finish following slick interplay with Reijnders and Bobb.
- 67’ Yellow Card – Matt Doherty (Wolves): Booked for a hard challenge.
- 73’ Sub – Rayan Cherki in for Haaland.
- 81’ Goal – Cherki (Man City 4–0): Debut strike — a powerful long-range shot into the corner.
- 90+3’ Save – Trafford: Keept out López’s goal-bound effort.
- 90’+7’ Full Time: Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C vs Man City in EPL 2025/2026 ends 0–4.
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C vs Man City: Impact on the League Table
- Manchester City sit 1st with 3 points, +4 goal difference.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers begin the season 20th with 0 points, –4 goal difference.
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C vs Man City: Player Achievements
- Erling Haaland: Scored a brace; continues his streak of scoring on every Premier League opening day.
- Tijjani Reijnders: Goal and an assist on his debut, an impactful start to life in England.
- Rayan Cherki: Debut goal within eight minutes – an electrifying introduction to EPL fans.
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C vs Man City Man of the Match
Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City) – decisive, clinical, and pivotal in City’s emphatic victory.
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C vs Man City in EPL 2025/2026 served as an emphatic statement from Manchester City. Haaland’s consistency, Reijnders’ seamless integration, and Cherki’s explosive debut made it a day to remember — while Wolves face early questions over defensive resilience and goal threat.
FAQs
Q1: Who scored the goals in Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C vs Man City in EPL 2025/2026?
A: Erling Haaland (34’, 61’); Tijjani Reijnders (37’); Rayan Cherki (81’).
Q2: What were the starting positions of players in this match?
A: Lineups listed above include detailed positions (e.g., Right Back, Central Midfielder, Striker, etc.).
Q3: What was the final score?
A: Wolves 0–4 Manchester City.
Q4: Who took Man of the Match?
A: Erling Haaland, with his brace and commanding presence.
Q5: How did this result affect the table?
A: City top the league with 3 points; Wolves find themselves at the foot with none.
