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Manchester City vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers Premier League – Injury News, Match Preview and Predicted Line-Ups

Given the form of both sides, this encounter promises to be a tightly contested affair with plenty riding on the result.

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After securing a third consecutive FA Cup final appearance, Manchester City return to Premier League action on Friday night with their sights firmly set on Champions League qualification. Pep Guardiola’s side are gathering momentum at the right time and a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at Wembley extended their winning run to four matches.

With three straight league wins propelling them into the top four, City now face a tough test against one of the league’s in-form teams. Wolverhampton Wanderers arrive at the Etihad on the back of six successive victories – the best current run in the Premier League. Since taking over in December, Vitor Pereira has guided Wolves up to 13th and turned them into a formidable team.

City narrowly edged the reverse fixture 2-1 at Molineux thanks to a late John Stones goal. Given the form of both sides, this encounter promises to be a tightly contested affair with plenty riding on the result.

The boss' thoughts ahead of Friday night football at the Etihad 💭
— Wolves (@Wolves) May 1, 2025

Manchester City Injury News

Pep Guardiola will once again be without Erling Haaland, Rodri, Nathan Ake, and John Stones. Haaland and Rodri are back in training but will need some time to get match-fit. Goalkeeper Ederson has returned to fitness but may not be risked just yet, with Stefan Ortega likely to retain his place between the posts.

Oscar Bobb is a doubt due to a minor knock, while Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush is expected to continue leading the line in Haaland’s absence. Kevin De Bruyne could be reinstated to the starting XI while Phil Foden is also in contention for his first league start in nearly a month.

PEP 💬 We are really pleased Erling [Haaland] and Rodri are back in the training sessions. The moment the physio and doctor say they can start to play minutes, they will start to play. The doctors have to tell me. [They're] difficult injuries – seven to 11 months out. The doctors… pic.twitter.com/sdI3GZkTas
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 1, 2025

Manchester City Predicted Line-Up

Ortega; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Silva, Kovacic, Gundogan; Doku, De Bruyne, Marmoush

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Wolverhampton Wanderers Injury News

Wolves could be without up to six players for their challenging trip to the Etihad Stadium. Sam Johnstone, who missed last weekend’s win over Leicester City, remains sidelined alongside long-term absentees Yerson Mosquera, Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez and Leon Chiwome. Meanwhile, Pedro Lima is a doubt as he continues his recovery.

On a positive note, Hwang Hee-chan and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde made their return to the bench last time out and could feature here. Matheus Cunha remains the standout performer in attack for Wolves with 21 goal contributions this season.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Predicted Line-Up

Sa; Bueno, Agbadou, Toti; Semedo, Andre, Gomes, Ait-Nouri; Munetsi, Cunha; Strand Larsen

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I am a soccer writer at The PlayOffs, covering everything from match analysis to transfer buzz and tactical deep dives. Ever since I was a kid, soccer has been more than just a sport to me—it’s been an obsession. Playing and watching the game from a young age fueled my passion, eventually leading me into the world of sports media and betting. Now, I get to analyze the sport I love and bring the latest updates to fans worldwide.