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"Requesting the check": Pep Guardiola acknowledges Manchester City supporters.
Manchester City is set to visit Wolves for the early Sunday match in the Premier League. Pep Guardiola's team aims to stay competitive in the title race, especially with Liverpool currently leading the standings before the international break.
Gary O'Neill's squad is eager for a victory to climb out of the last position on the standings, as they've managed only one point in their first seven matches. However, their 2-1 victory over the reigning champions last season gives them some optimism for pulling off another surprise in this game.
Guardiola acknowledged that "a part of me is going" following the announcement that sporting director Txiki Begiristain will be leaving the club at the end of this season. He also downplayed rumors about discussions with the FA regarding the England head coach position prior to Thomas Tuchel's appointment.
The title holders are anxiously awaiting news on Kevin De Bruyne's health and have the chance to take the lead in the standings before Liverpool takes on Chelsea in the evening match.
Stay tuned for live updates on the Premier League matchup as Wolves take on Man City at home:
Pep Guardiola has altered the lineup that triumphed over Fulham 3-2 in their previous match by making three substitutions.
In defense, Manuel Akanji is substituted for John Stones. In the midfield, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish make way for Jeremy Doku, who netted a goal against Fulham, and new summer acquisition Savinho.
Chris Wilson wrote on October 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM.
Wolves have made two adjustments to the lineup that suffered a 5-3 defeat against Brentford prior to the international break.
In the goal, Jose Sa takes over for Sam Johnstone. In the defense, Santiago Bueno joins the squad, and Carlos Forbs moves to the substitutes' bench as Wolves switch to a five-man backline.
Chris Wilson, October 20, 2024, at 12:55 PM
Wolves starting lineup: Sa; Semedo, Bueno, Dawson, Toti, Ait-Nouri; Gomes, Lemina, Andre, Cunha, Strand Larsen.
Substitutes: Bentley, Doherty, Gomes, Doyle, Sarabia, Forbs, Bellegarde, Guedes, Lima.
City XI: Ederson; Lewis, Stones, Dias (C), Gvardiol, Kovacic, Gundogan, Bernardo, Savinho, Doku, Haaland.
Substitutes: Ortega Moreno, Carson, Ake, Grealish, Akanji, Nunes, Foden, O’Reilly, McAtee
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Just a quick update on the team news for today. The starting line-ups are expected to be revealed in about five minutes...
Wolves player Hwang Hee-chan will not be part of the team due to an ankle injury he sustained while playing for South Korea. He joins Enso Gonzalez, Sasa Kalajdzic, Yerson Mosquera, and Boubacar Traore in missing out on games.
In the meantime, Manchester City will certainly be missing Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri, and Oscar Bobb, as the latter two are out due to long-term injuries.
Nathan Ake is still uncertain to play.
Chris Wilson, on October 20, 2024, at 12:40 PM.
Pep Guardiola To Advise On Man City Successor
Pep Guardiola is willing to provide guidance to Manchester City as they start looking for his replacement. The manager, who has led the team to numerous victories, is nearing the end of his contract, and there is a lot of buzz about what his future holds.
The Catalan manager maintains that he hasn't yet decided if he will continue his time at the Etihad Stadium for a 10th season.
However, when it comes time to leave, he would be open to sharing his opinions on who should replace him, but he wouldn't anticipate being involved in the transition.
Mike Jones, October 20, 2024, 12:35 PM
The two teams have faced each other 130 times overall, with their initial encounter occurring in 1899.
In total, Manchester City has secured 55 victories, Wolverhampton Wanderers has claimed 50 wins, while 25 games have concluded in a draw.
In the previous season, Wolves had a victory at Molineux, winning 2-1, but they faced a tough loss of 5-1 at the Etihad in early May.
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Arteta: Arsenal's Tough Challenge At Bournemouth
The Premier League season has just kicked off, but here’s a recap of what could be a crucial night on the south coast from yesterday...
The defender received a red card after just 30 minutes when the VAR footage showed him pulling down striker Evanilson near the midfield, preventing a clear scoring opportunity.
This match marked the first league defeat of the season for Arteta's team, as they allowed a stunning long-range goal from Ryan Christie in the second half, followed by a late penalty from Justin Kluivert. However, the outcome might have been different if Gabriel Martinelli hadn’t wasted a prime opportunity by shooting directly at goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga just before Christie scored.
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Guardiola Responds To Tuchel's Appointment, Avoids England Talk
Pep Guardiola did not confirm whether he was contacted about the England coaching position before the Football Association chose Thomas Tuchel, but he extended his best wishes to the German as he takes on the national team role.
According to The Independent, after Gareth Southgate stepped down, Guardiola emerged as the leading candidate for the England coaching position. The FA was willing to hold off on making a decision until the Manchester City manager was available, especially with the 2026 World Cup approaching.
Conversations between the FA and Tuchel picked up speed this month after their first discussions in August. The German coach will step into his role in January, while Lee Carsley will manage the upcoming camp next month on an interim basis.
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham announced during Tuchel’s introduction that they spoke with around 10 potential candidates for the position, some of whom were from England. However, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe stated that he had not been approached.
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City Holds Edge In Head-to-Head Record
In their last eight league encounters, Manchester City has emerged victorious in seven, netting a remarkable 25 goals overall. The sole loss they suffered in that stretch was a 2-1 defeat at Molineux last season.
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Can Wolves Triumph Over Man City Again?
Wolves are striving to secure back-to-back victories at home against Manchester City, something they haven't accomplished since winning three times in a row from 1982 to 1996.
The team has lost points in three out of their six Premier League games at Molineux.
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