Manchester City journey to the West Midlands on Saturday for their opening game of the 2025–26 Premier League season against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Seeking to put last season’s disappointment behind them, the Cityzens will be eager to make a fast start to the new term against one of their favourite opponents of recent years. As they aim to reassert themselves as the dominant force in English football, Pep Guardiola’s side must avoid slipping up at Molineux.
City’s band of new signings will be heavily involved in Saturday’s duel and should provide some much-needed fresh energy, but another injury to midfield talisman Rodri means Guardiola isn’t travelling with a full-strength squad.
Here’s how the Spaniard could line his side up against Wolves.






