Overview

• The opening match is set for Saturday 16 August at 5:30pm at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton.
• Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event will broadcast live coverage, with streaming on Sky Go and NOW and radio on BBC Radio 5 Live.
• Bookmakers make City strong favourites at 2/5 odds, with Wolves at 6/1 and a draw at 4/1.
• Manchester City midfielder Rodri is expected to miss the early months, raising concerns over the team’s defensive midfield depth.
• Betting previews highlight Erling Haaland’s season-opening scoring record and project a high-scoring City win with over 2.5 goals.