Manchester City’s recent loss to Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup has been put behind them, shifting their focus to the upcoming match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. This season, Manchester City has shown strong performances, with the loss to Newcastle being their first defeat since the Community Shield against Arsenal. Remarkably, they maintain an unbeaten record in the Premier League, making them the favorites when facing Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Pep Guardiola, the team’s manager, emphasizes the importance of not underestimating Wolves, despite their struggles near the bottom of the league. Guardiola particularly addresses the need for caution to star player Jack Grealish. Grealish, who recently recovered from an illness, may not start immediately for City.
In the previous match against Nottingham Forest, Grealish made a comeback from injury and also featured in the Carabao Cup game against Newcastle. He had been a pivotal player in the latter part of the previous season and began this season as the preferred choice for the wing position. However, Jeremy Doku’s impressive performances have provided new competition for Grealish.
Doku showcased his talent to the fans, scoring an impressive goal against West Ham and making a strong impact off the bench in the match against Newcastle.
Guardiola is also planning for the absence of Rodri, who received a three-game ban following a red card against Nottingham Forest. Guardiola is considering options that offer a different style of play compared to Rodri. One potential replacement could be Kalvin Phillips, although he has only played a few Premier League games for Manchester City. Other options for Rodri’s replacement include Mateo Kovacic or Matheus Nunes, the latter returning to Molineux for the first time since his departure.
The anticipation is high as Manchester City gears up to face Wolverhampton Wanderers, with Guardiola and the team striving for continued success in the Premier League and the upcoming match.
