Wolves have the chance to kickstart their season today, but face a huge challenge in the form of Premier League champions Manchester City.
Wolves have yet to record a win in the league so far in 2024/25.
Fans knew that it’d be a tough start. But many have been alarmed at just how weak Wolves have looked at the back, and how the team have not capitalised on promising positions in games.
Gary O’Neil has been backed by the Wolves board for the time being, but he is a man under increasing pressure at Molineux.
It doesn’t get any easier for Wolves with Man City in town today.
They’re a team with quality all throughout their squad, and have the potential to destroy teams who set up in the wrong way.
But their winger Jack Grealish is expecting a tough test today, as he gave his honest thoughts about Wolves.
Jack Grealish claims Wolves will ‘obviously’ be difficult for Man City
For Grealish, today’s game will be anything but easy.
He’s of the belief that Wolves have not been as bad as their position in the table makes out.
Speaking ahead of the game, he told mancity.com: “It’s obviously going to be difficult.
“In the Premier League nowadays you don’t have any easy games.
“I know Wolves probably don’t look like they’re doing as good as they can on the table. But we know that Wolves away is always a really tough game and we have struggled there at times in the past.
“We know it is going to be a difficult game and then it is straight back into the Champions League games which is always difficult.”
Wolves must now show Man City too much respect
Today it is going to be important that Wolves do not show City too much respect at Molineux.
If O’Neil is going to take anything from today’s game, then the players need to believe in themselves.
It is going to be City dominating the ball. But Wolves ought to try and pick their moments and attack on the counter. Opportunities may be scarce, so it’s vital Wolves make them count when they do come.
There is no reason why Wolves can’t get a result today.
| Wolves and Man City Head to Head |
| Wolves wins – 50 |
| Draws – 25 |
| Man City wins – 55 |
City, despite being unbeaten so far, have not been firing on all cyllinders this season. They have so much quality and can obviously put teams to the sword, but they are definitely not in top gear yet in 2024/25.
There is no Kevin De Bruyne or Rodri for the visitors today, so that potentially gives Wolves more of a chance.
Steve Bull thinks Craig Dawson keeping Erling Haaland quiet will be key, and if the veteran does fare well then there could be a chance of getting something. Wolves have previous against this opposition at Molineux, and must believe.