Overview

• Manchester City routed Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-0 to launch their 2025–26 Premier League campaign in commanding fashion.
• Tijjani Reijnders played a central role in the first three goals by netting one himself and delivering two assists on his City debut.
• Erling Haaland continued his scoring streak with a clinical brace that underlined his status as City’s focal striker.
• Pep Guardiola labeled Reijnders a “top signing,” crediting the former AC Milan midfielder for making an immediate impact.
• A moment’s silence honored Diogo Jota and his brother before kick-off, and Newcastle’s decision to omit Alexander Isak fueled fresh transfer speculation.