Wolverhampton are starting the season in poor form, having lost 3 of their last 5 friendlies, including defeats to Girona (1:2) and Lens (1:3). The team has problems both in attack and defense, which makes them vulnerable against strong opponents. Last season, the "wolves" fought to stay in the Premier League, and in the summer the team's main leaders left.
Manchester City made several major purchases in the summer, keeping their main leaders (only De Bruyne left, but the Belgian already had difficulty getting into the "citizens'" starting lineup last season due to injuries and age). Despite the defeat in the Club World Cup to Al-Hilal (3:4), Pep Guardiola's team looks strong and motivated to make a successful start in the Premier League.
The "citizens" look like favorites and have won their last head-to-head meetings, using their advantage in class and the weaknesses of the opponent to confidently start the season. Wolverhampton is unlikely to put up serious resistance.
