Overview

• Manchester City began their Premier League title defence with a 4-0 win over Wolves at Molineux, moving to the top of the table on opening day.
• Erling Haaland scored twice to continue his prolific start, while summer signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki both found the net on their Premier League debuts.
• Reijnders, signed from AC Milan for around £46 million, was directly involved in three goals and earned widespread praise for his dynamic midfield display.
• James Trafford kept a clean sheet on his senior league debut in place of Ederson, whose uncertain future has intensified speculation over City’s goalkeeping plans.
• According to reports sourced to journalist Florian Plettenberg, City are reportedly close to finalising a move for PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma pending Ederson’s next destination.