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Haaland Leads Manchester City to Dominant 4-0 Win Over Wolves
16 Aug
Summary
- Erling Haaland scores twice in City's convincing victory
- New signings Reijnders and Cherki also find the net
- Goalkeeper Trafford makes debut as Ederson misses due to illness
On August 16, 2025, Manchester City began their quest for a seventh Premier League title in nine years with a convincing 4-0 victory over Wolves at Molineux.
The reigning champions were led by a stellar performance from star striker Erling Haaland, who struck twice in the match. City's new signings, midfielder Tijjani Reijnders and forward Rayan Cherki, also made an immediate impact, with Reijnders scoring a fine goal and Cherki adding a late fourth.
Reijnders, in particular, impressed with his creativity and dynamism, playing a key role in both of Haaland's goals. The Dutchman's presence brought a new dimension to Pep Guardiola's side, which also handed a debut to goalkeeper James Trafford, with Ederson absent due to illness.
It was an emotional occasion for Wolves, who paid tribute to former striker Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away last month. However, the home side were unable to match the quality and intensity of the visitors, who took control of the game in the second half to seal a convincing win.
The result sends an early message of intent from Manchester City, as they look to defend their Premier League crown and continue their recent dominance of the English top flight.
