The encounter is expected to be thrilling and close. However, Manchester City are expected to clinch a win and win all three points.
Match info: Premier League
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Date: Saturday, 24thJanuary 2026
Time: 4 pm Nigerian time
Manchester City will endeavour to avoid losing a third consecutive game in all competitions when they welcome a resurgent Wolverhampton Wanderers outfit to the Etihad Stadium for a Premier League contest on Saturday afternoon.
The two teams meet for the first time since the opening weekend of the season in August when the Citizens cruised to a 4-0 victory at Molineux.
Head-to-head:
- Manchester City have 16 won of the 23 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
- Wolves recorded five victories.
- The remaining two clashes ended in draws.
- The last game between these two teams ended in a 4-0 win for Manchester City.
- Manchester City lost 3-1 against FK Bodø/Glimt in their last game.
- Wolves played a 0-0 draw against Newcastle United in their last game.
- The Cityzens have won the last five games between the two teams.
- Eight of their last 10 encounters produced at least three goals.
Form:
- Manchester City in the league: W-D-D-D-L
- Manchester City in all competitions: D-W-W-L-L
- Wolves in the league: L-D-W-D-D
- Wolves in all competitions: D-W-D-W-D
Team News:
- Kovacic and many other players are sidelined. Mateo Kovacic, Josko Gvardiol, John Stones, Oscar Bobb, and Ruben Dias will be unavailable for the home side. They are still recovering from their respective injuries.
- Wolves, on the other hand, will have their entire squad available for selection.
Player(s) to watch:
- Erling Haaland has been impressive so far this season. He has scored 20 goals in the Premier League. However, he is going through a dry spell. He has only scored three goals in his last nine appearances. However, his ability to move into good goalscoring positions in the opposition box is incredible.
- Mateus Mané has impressed everyone ever since he made his first-team debut last year.The English attacker has been in great form recently. He has scored in two of his last three Premier League appearances. He is one of the biggest reasons behind the Wolves’ resurgence in recent weeks. He will look to again play a crucial role against Manchester City.