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Wolves 0-4 Manchester City: Premier League Match Report

Wolves 0-4 Manchester City: Premier League Match Report

Louis L
AUG 16, 2025

Saturday, 16 August 2025 | Molineux Stadium

Manchester City blew away Wolverhampton Wanderers with a dominant 4-0 victory in Saturday’s Premier League opener. Erling Haaland struck twice in a clinical display, while Tijani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki added further gloss to the scoreline. City controlled large spells and punished Wolves on the counter, announcing their title credentials emphatically.

First Half

City broke the deadlock on 34 minutes when Haaland met a pinpoint through ball and slotted calmly beyond Daniel Bentley. Just three minutes later, Tijani Reijnders doubled the lead, cutting inside before curling a low shot into the corner. Manchester City finished the half with two goals and near-total control, limiting Wolves to sporadic counters.

Second Half

After the break, Pep Guardiola’s side continued to dominate possession and chances. Haaland grabbed his second on the hour mark, powering home a low finish from close range. In the 81st minute, Rayan Cherki capped the rout with a deft strike into the far corner, sealing a comprehensive away win.

Key Events

MinuteEvent
34′Goal! Erling Haaland (Man City) – 0-1
37′Goal! Tijani Reijnders (Man City) – 0-2
53′Yellow Card: Tijani Reijnders (Man City)
60′Goal! Erling Haaland (Man City) – 0-3
66′Yellow Card: Matt Doherty (Wolves)
80′Yellow Card: Nico O’Reilly (Man City)
81′Goal! Rayan Cherki (Man City) – 0-4

Standout Performers

  • Erling Haaland: Led the line superbly, netting a brace with composed finishes.
  • Tijani Reijnders: Influential in midfield, added a goal and dictated City’s tempo.
  • Daniel Bentley: Despite the scoreline, made several key saves to prevent an even heavier defeat.

Match Statistics

StatisticWolvesManchester City
Possession41%59%
Win Probability16.7%62.5%

Data reflects City’s dominance across the contest.

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