1.32 billion giant ships debut! Manchester City welcomes its Premier League debut: 3 major new players are expected to start, and 1 person rebels

At 0:30 am on August 17, in the first round of the Premier League, Manchester City challenged Wolves away. Manchester City, with a total value of 1.32 billion euros, has made its debut in the Premier League in the new season. Reindez, Nuri and Cherki are expected to start, and the 24-year-old Nuri turns against his old boss.

[Confrontation History]

The two teams have 113 matches, with Manchester City having a slight advantage in 48 wins, 23 draws and 42 losses. Last season, Manchester City beat Wolves 2-1 away and 1-0 home double-killed in the Premier League.

【Total value of 1.32 billion, Manchester City set sail for 3 new players are expected to start】

The situation of championship competition in the 2025-26 Premier League season is still fierce. From the perspective of German valuation, the total value of the four teams Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool exceeded 1 billion euros, and Manchester City ranked first with 1.32 billion yuan. This summer, Manchester City introduced Reindes, Nuri, Cherki, Trafford, Nipan and Bettinelli, with an investment of up to 177 million euros to further enhance their strength.

Challenge Wolves away, and Manchester City's three new players Reindes, Nuri and Cherki are expected to start. In the Club World Cup from June to July, all three of them appeared. Manchester City is targeting the championship in the new season, and a "good start" is the goal of Guardiola and Manchester City.

【Manchester City new aid Nouri rebels against his old owner】

24-year-old Nouri joined Manchester City from Wolves this summer, with a fixed transfer fee of 31 million pounds (36.8 million euros). After coming to Manchester City, Noori played as the main left-back. Manchester City is away against Wolves, and Nuri turns against the old master. From 2020 to 2025, Nuri played for Wolves, contributing 12 goals and 19 assists in 157 games. His Premier League debut, which represents Manchester City, is likely to be a rebel against the old Wolves, and Nuri's experience is a bit special.

【Stable? Manchester City won 8 consecutive wins in the Premier League in August]

For eight consecutive seasons of the Premier League, Manchester City's first games were away games. OPTA data shows that in these 8 first games, Manchester City won 7 wins and 1 loss, scoring 19 goals and conceded only 2 goals. In the first Premier League game in the past 14 seasons, Manchester City won 13 wins and was in excellent form. Manchester City is also good at playing in the Premier League: In the last eight games, Manchester City has maintained a complete victory, with a 25-5 goal ratio!

【Expected starter】

Wolves: José Sa/Toti Gomez, Agbadu, Doherty/Herver, João Gomez, Andre, Walfe/Arias, Lopez/Larsson

Manchester City: Ederson/Nunes, Dias, Gwadior, Nuri/Reindes, Nico/Foden, Cherki, Marmush/Haland