Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester City: Key Statistics Before Opening Round
16 August 2025 Wolverhampton will rely on the defensive strength of João Gomes, who was among the most active tackling players in the Premier League last season. The Brazilian midfielder was one of only nine players to achieve an average of at least 3.5 tackles per 90 minutes (minimum 900 minutes played). He confirmed his reliability by making at least three tackles in five of his last six starts. Manchester City arrive with Erling Haaland, who has an excellent record against Wolves. The Norwegian striker has scored eight Premier League goals against Wolverhampton - he only has more against West Ham United (9). Haaland demonstrated his shooting activity against this opponent by attempting 2+ shots in three of his five matches against them. The most interesting addition for the Citizens is Rayan Cherki, who dominated France's Ligue 1 in creative statistics. No player with a minimum of 900 minutes played achieved a higher average of chances created per 90 minutes (3.3) or assists...