Are Manchester City destined for Premier League glory in the 2025-26 season? After watching last Saturday’s trouncing of a toothless wolves side, I’d bet money that they are.
From kickoff, it seemed as though City were intent on making a statement: This season is OUR season. Their skillful display would culminate in a resounding 4-0 away victory over Wolves at Molineux. Every Premier League fan knew about City’s elite status, but the talent and depth showcased against wolves just hit different.
Match Recap
key moments from this emphatic match included:
- Erling Haaland doing what he does best (Scoring multiple goals in a game – At the 34th and 61st minutes).
- New signing Tijjani Reijnders stealing the show on his premier league debut by scoring AND assisting.
- Fellow debutant Rayan Cherki also stealing the show with a gorgeous strike from outside the box.
What this Result Means
The new guard CAN make an instant impact in the Premier League
- Some players just have the X-Factor. Reijnders justified his £46m move from Milan almost instantly, with his vision and composure even being compared to Toni Kroos. I feel as though we’re talking about a potential Premier league player of the season here, ladies and gents.
- Cherki’s influential performance also shined a spotlight on City’s scouting IQ and Guardiola’s trust in youngsters on the pitch. I think his ROI with Cherki will be rewarding.
Haaland can lead the pack when it comes to the “Golden Boot”
- His two clinical finishes reminded City fans and rivals alike as to how ambitious, dangerous, and inevitable he can be. Let’s just hope he stays healthy.
Closing thoughts
Without question, this result sets a dominant tone early on in what will surely be an intense/action-packed season. After last seasons third place finish, City will be looking to rectify any and all shortcomings within their game. They can start by making sure that Reijnders, Cherki, and Haaland play as much as possible this season.
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