On the 18th, City won an 8 in the shape of a 4
The start didn't disappoint. As usual, the Premier League kickoff was marked by a grand spectacle and a dose of emotion sparked by tributes to Diogo Jota and André Silva. In their first official match at Anfield this season, Liverpool were comfortably leading Bournemouth, but they fell behind and only managed to settle the score late on, winning 4-2. Beyond the six goals and the moments that will forever liven up the memory of the former Reds player, that match also served to demonstrate why the English Premier League is considered the best in the world. According to GoalPoint , of the four matches played on Friday, Liverpool-Bournemouth had the fewest fouls (17) and the most goals. Interestingly, the AVS-Casa Pia match in the Premier League had two goals (0-2) and ended with... 40 fouls, more than double the number of the English match.
This Saturday was the start of the Premier League season, with Wolverhampton Wanderers, led by Vítor Pereira, José Sá, Toti Gomes, Rodrigo Gomes, and Fábio Silva, hosting Manchester City, led by Rúben Dias, Matheus Nunes, and Bernardo Silva. After a season to forget, the Cityzens have strengthened their squad in recent weeks, transforming their squad with the departures of Kevin de Bruyne and Kyle Walker, and the loan signing of Jack Grealish. Wolves, on the other hand, were hoping to get off to a good start and upset one of the title contenders, but the departures of Matheus Cunha and Rayan Aït-Nouri to their Manchester rivals dealt a severe blow to the aspirations of the team coached by the Portuguese.
"I'm positive and excited because this is the best league in the world, and for me, it's a pleasure to be here. In football, every season is a new season. You always need to reinvent yourself because we'll face different challenges. We need to rebuild our identity, and strengthening our identity will take some time. We have some new players, and I'm expecting two or three more. The club is working on it. For me, each season is an opportunity to create, rebuild, and express myself so I can help my team. That's the passion I feel. We're building our idea of football. I'm happy with my players, and we're working hard to improve the level. We need to be stronger in defense and attack, and I believe in our work and in the team," Pereira stated.
"We'll try to win tomorrow [Saturday] against Wolves and then we'll see what happens. We've won six Premier Leagues together, and I never said in my first press conference that we were going to win this or that title. I'd like to, but I don't know. I have no idea. I have no idea. I try to stay in shape and try to play well, trying to apply what's good for the type of players we have. The way we have to play is suited to how we want to change some things for the quality of the players we have. Rodri? He's desperate to play. We need his ambition, his personality, and his quality. He was voted the best player in the world last season. That's why it's so important to have him back. Seeing him back in the dressing room made me smile. He's so close..." shared Pep Guardiola.
Exciting moment at Molineux ???? pic.twitter.com/cdaZ7bclR6
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Before the match, another series of tributes were held at Molineux, which raised the Portuguese flag and performed a choreography featuring Diogo Jota in a Wolverhampton Wanderers jersey. Furthermore, the 18th minute was another tribute, with Rúben Neves and Roberto Martínez in the stands. As for the starting eleven, Sá, Toti, Rúben, and Bernardo started in a match that Man. City tried to settle the score in the first half, with Erling Haaland opening the scoring following a great move by Tijjani Reijnders and Rico Lewis (34'). Immediately after, Wolves slacked off defensively, Oscar Bobb recovered, drove the ball, and set up the Dutchman for the second goal (38').
???? is back in the goals, but Reijnders' moment????
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Reijnders is pulling out a good business card ????
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In the second half, as the home side looked to rally from behind, Reijnders and Haaland were back in action, and the Norwegian scored his second , following a pass from the Dutchman (61'). Following the goal, Guardiola sent on Matheus Nunes, and the Portuguese international was booed upon his return to Molineux. In the final stages, there was still time for another goal, as Rayan Cherki capitalized on a loose ball at the edge of the box to make it 4-0 with a well-placed, low shot (81').
This duo will be the talk of the town this season ???? @premierleague | @Wolves 0 x 3 @ManCity #DAZNPremier pic.twitter.com/lT70bbDUV2
— DAZN Portugal (@DAZNPortugal) August 16, 2025
Get ready for the Premier League, because Rayan Cherki has arrived ✨ @premierleague | @Wolves 0 x 3 @ManCity #DAZNPremier pic.twitter.com/GvgniXPvCi
— DAZN Portugal (@DAZNPortugal) August 16, 2025
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