Manchester City made a powerful statement in their quest to reclaim the Premier League title with a commanding 4-0 victory over Wolves at Molineux on Saturday.
Erling Haaland struck twice, while new signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki also found the back of the net in a performance that reminded fans of City’s dominance under Pep Guardiola.
After finishing a distant third last season and failing to win a trophy for the first time in eight years, Guardiola’s men wasted no time showing their intent this campaign.
Reijnders, a £46.5 million signing from AC Milan, was the star of the show—dictating play from midfield, creating Haaland’s opener, and scoring a superb goal of his own. Cherki, who replaced Haaland late in the game, sealed the win with a classy strike from distance.
James Trafford, returning to City from Burnley, made his senior debut in goal as uncertainty continues over Ederson’s future. Reports suggest the Brazilian is close to joining Galatasaray, with PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma being linked as a possible replacement.
Wolves, widely tipped to struggle following the departure of Matheus Cunha to Manchester United, failed to capitalize on City’s shaky start. Marshall Munetsi had an early goal disallowed for offside before the champions ran riot.
The emphatic win sends a warning to City’s rivals ahead of a tough run of fixtures against Tottenham, Brighton, Arsenal, and Manchester United.
