Saturday, 16 August 2025 | Molineux Stadium
Manchester City blew away Wolverhampton Wanderers with a dominant 4-0 victory in Saturday’s Premier League opener. Erling Haaland struck twice in a clinical display, while Tijani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki added further gloss to the scoreline. City controlled large spells and punished Wolves on the counter, announcing their title credentials emphatically.
First Half
City broke the deadlock on 34 minutes when Haaland met a pinpoint through ball and slotted calmly beyond Daniel Bentley. Just three minutes later, Tijani Reijnders doubled the lead, cutting inside before curling a low shot into the corner. Manchester City finished the half with two goals and near-total control, limiting Wolves to sporadic counters.
"Erling Haaland gets his obligatory opening day goal" ✅ pic.twitter.com/oVnRyFBFTJ
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 16, 2025
Second Half
After the break, Pep Guardiola’s side continued to dominate possession and chances. Haaland grabbed his second on the hour mark, powering home a low finish from close range. In the 81st minute, Rayan Cherki capped the rout with a deft strike into the far corner, sealing a comprehensive away win.
Tijjani Reijnders 🔗 Erling Haaland pic.twitter.com/sdmRD5sMcv
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 16, 2025
Key Events
| Minute | Event |
|---|---|
| 34′ | Goal! Erling Haaland (Man City) – 0-1 |
| 37′ | Goal! Tijani Reijnders (Man City) – 0-2 |
| 53′ | Yellow Card: Tijani Reijnders (Man City) |
| 60′ | Goal! Erling Haaland (Man City) – 0-3 |
| 66′ | Yellow Card: Matt Doherty (Wolves) |
| 80′ | Yellow Card: Nico O’Reilly (Man City) |
| 81′ | Goal! Rayan Cherki (Man City) – 0-4 |
Standout Performers
- Erling Haaland: Led the line superbly, netting a brace with composed finishes.
- Tijani Reijnders: Influential in midfield, added a goal and dictated City’s tempo.
- Daniel Bentley: Despite the scoreline, made several key saves to prevent an even heavier defeat.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Wolves | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Win Probability | 16.7% | 62.5% |
Data reflects City’s dominance across the contest.
