Wolves vs Manchester City - LIVE!
Pep Guardiola's side began their 2020-21 Premier League campaign with a victory at Molineux on Monday night.
Summer signings Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres were both involved as City began the new season on a winning note after failing to defend their title last term.
The visitors dominated the first half as goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden gave them a deserved 2-0 lead at the interval.
Wolves improved significantly after the break and looked to set up a nervy ending thanks to Raul Jimenez's header, but Gabriel Jesus made sure of victory deep into second-half stoppage time.
Follow all the reaction LIVE with Standard Sport!
- GOAL! Gabriel Jesus wraps up win in stoppage time
- GOAL! Jimenez reduces the deficit with powerful header
- GOAL! Foden doubles the lead after fine passing move
- GOAL! De Bruyne nets penalty after foul by Saiss
- Man City team news: Ake makes debut, Torres on bench
- Gundogan absent after positive Covid-19 test
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Date, time and venue
Wolves vs Man City is scheduled for a 8:15pm BST kick-off on Monday, September 21.
This match will be played behind closed doors at Molineux with no fans due to be present due to government guidelines regarding coronavirus.
How to watch
TV channel: The match will be televised on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting from 5pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers will be able to stream the match online via the website and SkyGo app.
Team news
Wolves XI: Rui Patrício, Boly, Coady (C), Saïss, Traoré, Rúben Neves, João Moutinho, Marçal, Podence, Jiménez, Neto
Subs: Dendoncker, Ruddy, Rúben Vinagre, Fabio Silva, Vitinha, Buur, Kilman
Man City XI: Ederson, Walker, Stones, Ake, Mendy, Rodrigo, Fernandinho (C), De Bruyne, Foden, Sterling, Jesus
Subs: Steffen, Torres, Mahrez, Otamendi, Delap, Doyle, Bernabe
Prediction: Wolves 1-1 Man City
A tough start to the season for City - a draw to get their campaign underway.
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Ake makes City debut
So Nathan Ake comes straight into the City line-up to make his debut, while Aymeric Laporte's absence means a rare Premier League start for John Stones alongside him.
New signing Ferran Torres is on the bench, as is Riyad Mahrez following his delayed return to training because of coronavirus, while Phil Foden starts.
Wolves team news
Wolves XI: Rui Patrício, Boly, Coady(c), Saïss, Traoré, Rúben Neves, João Moutinho, Marçal, Podence, Jiménez, Neto
Subs: Dendoncker, Ruddy, Rúben Vinagre, Fabio Silva, Vitinha, Buur, Kilman
Manchester City team news
Man City XI: Ederson, Walker, Stones, Ake, Mendy, Rodrigo, Fernandinho (C), De Bruyne, Foden, Sterling, Jesus
Subs: Steffen, Torres, Mahrez, Otamendi, Delap, Doyle, Bernabe
Wolves will of course be beginning life without star forward Diogo Jota, who competed his move to Liverpool last week.
In truth though, Nuno Espirito Santo had already started to favour Daniel Podence and Pedro Neto this season.
Not long now until official team news drops, but here is how Standard Sport sees City lining up at Molineux this evening:
Predicted Man City lineup to face Wolves (4-3-3): Ederson; Walker, Fernandinho, Ake, Mendy; De Bruyne, Rodri, Bernardo; Mahrez, Jesus, Sterling
Ake, Torres set for City debuts
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New City signings Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres, who arrived from Bournemouth and Valencia respectively, could both be involved for the visitors tonight.
Guardiola said: “I see the team in incredible mood. It is a joy to work with them.
"We’ve got good expectations to play good football, get the results they deserve and continue the consistency.”
Mahrez returns, but Laporte out
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Riyad Mahrez has been back in training this week after testing positive for Covid-19, but Aymeric Laporte, who also tested positive, is also out of the Wolves game.
“Riyad came back a few days ago, he’s training,” said Guardiola
“Today is the first day for Laporte. Riyad is available, but Laporte not yet.”
Aguero still missing for City
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Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will miss the start of the season after failing to recover from a knee injury.
The Argentinian is yet to take part in full training since breaking down in June and has been ruled out of Man City’s opening game against Wolves.
Pep Guardiola had hoped Aguero would be able to take part in the Champions League closing stages last month, but his recovery has taken longer than club medics expected.
City’s manager said: “He still hasn’t had one training session with us.”
It means Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus is set to lead City’s attack as Guardiola’s only like-for-like back up.
Gundogan tests positive for Covid-19
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Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has tested positive for Covid-19, the Premier League side confirmed on Monday.
"Manchester City FC can confirm that Ilkay Gundogan has tested positive for COVID-19," a statement from City read.
"Ilkay is now observing a 10-day period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK Government protocol on quarantine.
"Everyone at the club wishes Ilkay a speedy recovery."
The Germany international becomes the third City player to return a positive test in recent weeks, with Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte also forced to self-isolate earlier this month.
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