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City Cruise to 4-0 Win Over Wolves in Season Opener
16 Aug
Summary
- Erling Haaland scores brace in City's victory
- Debutant Tijjani Reijnders impresses with goal and assist
- Rayan Cherki adds late goal in dominant City display

On August 16th, 2025, Manchester City kicked off their 2025/26 Premier League campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux. Erling Haaland led the way for the defending champions, scoring a brace to set the tone for the match.
City took some time to settle into the game, but once they found their rhythm, they were unstoppable. Haaland opened the scoring in the 34th minute, and just three minutes later, new signing Tijjani Reijnders doubled the lead with a well-taken goal. Reijnders then turned provider, setting up Haaland's second goal just before halftime to put the game beyond Wolves' reach.
In the second half, City continued to dominate possession and create chances. Substitute Rayan Cherki added a fourth goal in the 81st minute to cap off a comprehensive win for Pep Guardiola's side. It was a professional and dominant display from the champions, who will be looking to carry this momentum into the rest of the season.