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Writer's pictureBobby Vincent

Man City vs Wolves

Manchester City will be aiming to return to within four points of leaders Liverpool at the top of the Premier League, as they host Wolves.

Liverpool's win on Saturday meant that the Reds extended their advantage over last season's champions to seven points.

Wolves, who have recently beat Liverpool in the FA Cup, come into the match in 11th place and will be aiming to leapfrog Everton to get back in the top half.

The sides met towards the start of the season at Molineux, and Wolves became the first team to take points off Pep Guardiola's side, drawing 1-1.

Willy Boly scored for Wolves in the 1-1 draw in August to give the hosts the lead (image via Premier League).

 

Team News

Sergio Aguero and Vincent Kompany are in contention to return to the City squad after both players have missed the last two matches with an illness and a muscle problem respectively.

Fernandinho was rested by Guardiola for those two cup ties and should come back into the Spaniard's plans.

Wolves have no new injury concerns and should recall the likes of Rui Patricio and Matt Doherty.

 

The Managers

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on Wolves: "We realised in the first game how complicated they would be.

"They are strong physically, make good runs in counter-attack. They defend well and deep, they control many areas.

"That is why they are doing incredibly well in the Premier League."

Wolves head coach Nuno Espirito Santo on the reverse fixture: "That was a very important moment, it made us realise we were ready to compete in the Premier League. We put our standards high.

"We have been doing well, we have had bad moments, and we want to try and find the consistency. There's always something to improve on."

 

Match Stats

- Wolves are winless in six top-flight matches away at Manchester City, with their last win coming in December 1979 at Maine Road.

- City and Wolves met last season in the League Cup fourth round; with the game finishing goalless, but City progressing 4-1 on penalties.

- City have won 12 of their last 14 home league games, with their only loss coming to Crystal Palace; just before Christmas.

- David Silva's next Premier League appearance will take him to the top of the chart for City (267 appearances).

- Nuno Espirito Santo's Wolves have only scored five first-half league goals this season, the fewest of any team.

 

Betting Odds

- Manchester City: 1/6

- Draw: 8/1

- Wolverhampton Wanderers: 18/1

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