Charles Jackson
The Premier League returns to action on Saturday.
Who’s playing
- Wolverhampton @ Manchester City
- Current records: Wolverhampton 13-7-15, Manchester City 24-7-3
How to watch
- When: Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:30 pm ET
- Where: Etihad Stadium
- Follow: CBS Sports app
- TELEVISION: NBC
- Online broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
What to know
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Wolverhampton have enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road shirts. They will face Manchester City at 12:30 pm ET on Saturday at Etihad Stadium. Both teams arrive at the dispute strengthened by victories in previous matches.
Last Saturday, Wolverhampton had enough and defeated Luton 2-1. The game got a little close at times as the referees handed out a total of four yellow cards before it was all over.
Meanwhile, Man City entered Sunday’s clash having won four in a row… but left with five. Their defense stepped up and handed Nottingham a 2-0 defeat. Man City’s two goals came from Josko Gvardiol in the 32nd minute and Erling Haaland in the 71st minute.
Wolverhampton’s victory ended a three-game home drought and lifted the team to 13-7-15. As for Man City, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they have won 14 of their last 17 games, which has provided a nice boost to their 24-7-3 record this season.
Wolverhampton emerged victorious in a thrilling contest against Man City in their previous meeting in September 2023, going 2-1 over. The rematch could be a little more difficult for Wolverhampton, as this time the team will not have the advantage of playing at home. We’ll see if the change of location makes a difference.
Chances
Manchester City are huge favorites against Wolverhampton according to the latest English Premier League odds, at -1000 to win.
The over/under is 3.5 goals.
History of the series
Manchester City have won 7 of their last 10 games against Wolverhampton.
- September 30, 2023 – Wolverhampton 2 x Manchester City 1
- January 22, 2023 – Manchester City 3 vs.
- September 17, 2022 – Manchester City 3 vs.
- May 11, 2022 – Manchester City 5 x Wolverhampton 1
- December 11, 2021 – Manchester City 1 vs.
- March 2, 2021 – Manchester City 4 vs.
- September 21, 2020 – Manchester City 3 x Wolverhampton 1
- December 27, 2019 – Wolverhampton 3 x Manchester City 2
- October 6, 2019 – Wolverhampton 2 x Manchester City 0
- January 14, 2019 – Manchester City 3 x Wolverhampton 0
