Wolves 0-4 Man City: Haaland and Debutants Light Up EPL Start

Manchester City opened their Premier League 2025/26 campaign in style, brushing aside Wolverhampton Wanderers with a 4-0 victory at Molineux on Saturday night.

Star striker Erling Haaland once again showed why he is City’s most dangerous weapon, scoring twice in the 34th and 61st minutes. But it wasn’t just about Haaland this time. Two of City’s summer signings — Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki — also got their names on the scoresheet, marking their debuts with goals that will instantly win the hearts of fans.

Reijnders struck just three minutes after Haaland’s opener, showing great composure in the box, while Cherki sealed the night in the 81st minute with a calm finish, adding sparkle to what was already a dominant performance.

Wolves had some early energy, even finding the back of the net once before it was ruled out, but City’s control of the game soon became clear. With possession firmly in their grip, Pep Guardiola’s side kept pushing forward, turning opportunities into goals with ruthless efficiency.

For Wolves, the evening carried extra emotion as they paid tribute to their former player Diogo Jota before kickoff. But once the whistle blew, the difference in quality was evident. Despite flashes of fight, Gary O’Neil’s side could not cope with City’s tempo and clinical finishing.

The win also gave City fans a glimpse of the future. With James Trafford making a steady debut in goal and new signings hitting the ground running, Guardiola’s refreshed squad already looks sharp. For a team chasing yet another Premier League crown, this was as close to a perfect start as they could ask for.

Manchester City now march ahead with confidence, while Wolves will need to regroup quickly after a tough start to the season.