Premier League: Manchester City VS Wolverhampton Wanderers - Predicted lineups and tips
In the Premier League, Wolverhampton Wanderers will play host to Manchester City, the defending league winners
After dispatching European foes on Wednesday, Manchester City will look to make easy work of Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: Facts to remember
On Saturday at noon, the division's lowest scorers will take on the league's highest goal-hungry team. Wolves have the lowest goal total in the Premier League (3). On the other hand, Bruno Lage'sLage's squad has allowed the fewest goals against (4).
They have scored only three goals all season, which is less than a third of Erling Haaland'sHaaland's league ten goals.
In contrast, a fortnight earlier, Bruno Lage'sLage's squad broke a 12-game winless streak with a 1-0 victory over Southampton.
Manchester City, on the other hand, is undefeated since their Community Shield loss, thanks to their come-from-behind victory over Borussia Dortmund last week.
Manchester City has won each of its past four league matchups against Wolves by a combined score of 13-3, despite losing both encounters with Wolves in 2019-20.
In 2003-04, 2010-11, and 2019-20, three of Wolves'Wolves' four Premier League victories came at Molineux against Manchester City.
Manchester City: Predicted lineup
John Stones returned to City action with a bang against Borussia Dortmund in the midweek with a scorching equalizer, but Kyle Walker is still out and will likely not play this weekend.
This is the starting lineup Guardiola may use to continue City'sCity's winning ways away from home against Bruno Lage, who replaced Nuno.
Manchester City lineup: Ederson, John Stones, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Joao Cancelo, Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Julian Alvarez, Erling Haaland, Phil Foden
Wolverhampton Wanderers: Predicted lineup
It'sIt's not just new Wolves signing Nemanja Kalajdzic, who'll be out for a while; Chiquinho had surgery on his knee earlier this summer and will be sidelined for a time as well.
The Premier League has re-acquired Diego Costa. The veteran striker was brought in as a last-minute replacement. He formerly played for Chelsea and Atletico Madrid.
Costa is the only natural striker available, while Raul Jimenez will also miss time due to a groin problem.
Wolves Starting 11: Jose Sa, Jonny, Nathan Collins, Max Kilman, Rayat Ait Nouri; Matheus Nunes, Ruben Neves, Joao Moutinho, Pedro Neto, Hwang Hee-chan, Daniel Podence.
Kisma tips: Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Manchester City'sCity's offence needs to be on full throttle to break down Wolves'Wolves' defence. It should be interesting to see how Haaland matches up against the physically intimidating duo of Nathan Collins and Max Kilman on Saturday at lunchtime.
Although Guardiola is an effective coach, the Wolves will not make it easy for the champions.
Meanwhile, Costa'sCosta's introduction won't bring about a drastic change in the Wolves'Wolves' attack. However, Wolves'Wolves' defence will play a part in keeping the goal tally to a minimum.
Kisma Prediction: Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 Manchester City
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