10 December 2021, 17:09 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Despite a 2-1 defeat to Die Roten Bullen on UEFA Champions League Matchday 6, the Cityzens return to Premier League action with a first-place finish in Group A, to face Wolves in this highly anticipated fixture. Manchester City vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers kicks off at Saturday lunchtime, 13:30 (GMT+1), December 11, at the City of Manchester Stadium. Referee Jonathan Moss will have the luxury of being the first official, while the assistants, Marc Perry and Timothy Wood, will lend a helping hand. The fourth official, Martin Atkinson, will be in communication with a six-man crew from the touchlines, while Andre Marriner will be the VAR.
Preview Manchester City Premier League, Dec 11, 2021
Preview Back on Premier League soil, Manchester City will continue their quest for domestic dominance, having moved from 2nd to 1st place following the 3-1 win over the Hornets in Premier League Match-week 15. Raheem Sterling (4') was left in a sea of space for the header which put the Cityzens in front inside the first five minutes. A brace from red-hot Bernardo Silva (31', 63'), who has been in remarkable goal-scoring form of late, left the Hornets with a three-goal deficit three minutes after the hour mark. However, Manchester City were denied a clean sheet as Cucho Hernandez (74') bagged the consolation goal for Watford. Manchester City have 35 points from 11W, 2D, and 2L, coupled with five wins in a row: WWWWW, ahead of this clash against Wolves. For the dead rubber game against Leipzig, Pep experimented with Jack Grealish as the false 9, in his famous 4—3—3 formation, leaving Phil Foden and Mahrez on the flanks. Guardiola is expected to make a change or two in the front three following the supposed unavailability of Foden (ankle injury). Raheem Sterling could return to the starting lineup to combine with the pair. Meanwhile, Gabriel Jesus’ availability is shrouded in mystery, having picked up a knock. Ferrán Torres is ruled out until t
Preview Wolverhampton Wanderers Premier League, Dec 11, 2021
Preview Despite resilient defending, Wolves were unable to emerge with a point following the clash against Liverpool. They held on to the stalemate, hoping to earn a point after escaping danger by a whisker, thanks to a merciful Diogo Jota, who failed to convert against his former side on two notable occasions. - The second, a clear-cut chance with goalkeeper José Sá beaten in no man’s land. A single strike from Divock Origi (90'+4) eventually left Wolves with their first defeat in three games, LWDDL. Bruno Lage’s side remains in 8th place, with 21 points from 6W, 3D, & 6L. Three at the back, fashioned in a 3—4—3 formation, is expected from Lage, with Raúl Jiménez at the focal point of the attacking trio. Rayan Aït-Nouri recently joined the long list of possible absentees, having picked up an ankle injury after Liverpool's game.