However, the Old Gold's momentum was quickly extinguished thanks to two quickfire City goals, as Erling Haaland bagged his customary opening-day effort before Tijjani Reijnders - who played a key role in the Norwegian's strike - opened his Premier League account.

But a year later, when Pedro Neto departed, there was no player ready to fill the void, and the winger’s ability to give Wolves a wide, direct outlet has still not been replaced. And now, after the departure of Cunha and Ait-Nouri, they are relying on new faces to hit the ground running to fill the void. It is an unrealistic ask.

There was a host of players who played well for Manchester City as they beat Wolves 4-nil at Molineux. Tijjani Reijnders was superb in midfield. John Stones showed the quality he has if he can stay

We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Wolves and Manchester City. Here are some of your comments: Patrick: Would like to see more energy and combat. City were a class above but need to battle more. A couple of the right signings and we'll be fine.

Haaland, who has scored on the opening day of the Premier League in each of his four seasons, added a third for City on 61 minutes with a powerful finish at the end of another fine move. Rayan Cherki also scored on his league debut for City, firing in a fourth after a clever exchange of passes.

The 2025-26 Premier League season gets underway at Molineux on Saturday evening, as Wolves play host to Manchester City. Both clubs enter the new season with a point to prove, as Vitor Pereira’s

Wolves boss Vitor Pereira hands a debut to Norwegian wing-back David Moller Wolfe, who joined the club from AZ Alkmaar this summer. Fellow summer signings Jhon Arias and Fer Lopez are both on the bench.

Scientists achieved a modern miracle by making dire wolves, House Stark's sigil on Game of Thrones, the first de-extinct animal in history.