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2025/26 Premier League
Matchday 1
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City
Molineux Stadium
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
Saturday, 16 August 2025
Kick-off is at 18h30
Wolverhampton Wanderers will battle it out with Manchester City in their opening
Premier League match at Molineux Stadium on August 16.
Current Form
Wolves suffered a 1-0 loss to Celta Vigo in a friendly match on August 9 and they are also winless in their last four matches in the league.
Furthermore, Wanderers are winless in their last two home matches in the league, having registered one defeat and one draw at Molineux Stadium.
Meanwhile, City thrashed Palermo 3-0 in a friendly match on August 9 and they are undefeated in their last 10 matches in the Premier League.
The Citizens are also undefeated in their last four away matches in the league, having recorded two victories and two draws on the road.
Team News
Wanderers have Fabio Silva, Yerson Mosquera, Jose Sa and Leon Chiwone on their injury list, but the team has no suspension concerns.
City, on the other hand, also do not have any suspension concerns, but Rodrigo, Claudio Echeverri and Mateo Kovacic are on the team's injury list.
Quotes
"Now my only focus is Man City," Wanderers star Fer Lopez said ahead of their clash with the Citizens.
“I think we are well prepared. I think the coach has really worked on what he wants us to do.
“I am very grateful for him and for the opportunity he’s given me and I think that we will do a very good job this season.”
Head-to-Head
City edged out Wanderers 2-1 in their last meeting in the league, which was on 10 October at the Molineux Stadium.
It was the Citizens' second victory in their last three league games against Wolves, who won the other match.
Premier League Matchday 1 fixtures
Friday, 15 August
21:00 - Liverpool FC v AFC Bournemouth
Saturday, 16 August
13:30 - Aston Villa v Newcastle United
16:00 - Brighton and Hove Albion v Fulham FC
16:00 - Sunderland AFC v West Ham United
16:00 - Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley FC
18:30 - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City
Sunday, 17 August
15:00 - Chelsea FC v Crystal Palace
15:00 - Nottingham Forest v Brentford FC
17:30 - Manchester United v Arsenal FC
Monday, 18 August
21:00 - Leeds United v Everton FC
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