Manchester City are unbeaten after 11 games in all competitions this season and will be confident of securing a Premier League win over struggling Wolves at Molineux.
The international break probably came at a good time for City, who were far from fully convincing in their 3-2 victory over Fulham.
However, Pep Guardiola’s side are unbeaten in 30 Premier League games and they approach matchday eight in a decent position with only one point separating them from leaders Liverpool.
There is pressure on the Citizens to win every game, but they are in a far more comfortable position than Wolves, who are propping up the table with one point from a possible 21.
The Midlanders have suffered five successive defeats and are in desperate need of a response after their dismal 5-3 loss at Brentford last time out.
Man City and both teams to score - 8/5
City have been displaced by Arsenal in the Premier League title betting, but they have shown themselves to be serial winners and can stay in the thick of the race by defeating Wolves at Molineux.
Losing Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne to injuries were massive blows, but City still have a fantastic squad and they continue to churn out results.
They were free-scoring in their last two matches before the international break - winning 4-0 away to Slovan Bratislava and 3-2 at home to Fulham - and another high-scoring triumph looks likely against Wolves, who seem to have forgotten the art of defending.
Wolves have had a tough Premier League schedule, which has included five matches against teams which finished in last term’s top seven.
They have been far too open in the majority of their matches, however, conceding 21 goals at an average of three per league game.
Boss Gary O'Neil wants his team to play positively and has seen them find the net in eight consecutive matches.
Scoring against City, who operate with a high defensive line, might not be much of a problem, but it may not contribute towards a points return.
While City have sometimes struggled defensively, they continue to excel in the final third.
They have scored two goals or more in 15 of their last 16 Premier League games and should enjoy themselves against the league’s most leaky defence.
Jack Grealish to score any time - 7/2
Jack Grealish has been one of England’s key contributors in the UEFA Nations League, but he has room for improvement in a City shirt and can impact the game against Wolves by getting on the scoresheet.
Holding down a place in the starting XI has been an ongoing challenge for Grealish because there is such a high level of competition for places.
However, the 29-year-old has started each of his club’s last two Premier League games and approaches the weekend with plenty of confidence after his goal for England against Finland last Sunday.
Grealish has not scored for City since December 2023, but he will be feeling good about himself and looks an attractive 7/2 shot to notch at Molineux.
Joao Gomes to be carded - 7/4
Wolves are likely to spend a lot of time without the ball and that will necessitate plenty of hard work and diligence from their midfield players.
O'Neil has some energetic players in the centre-of-the-park, including Joao Gomes, who has reportedly attracted the attention of some of the league’s bigger clubs.
Gomes likes a tackle and has committed 17 fouls this season which is the highest of any Wolves player.
The 23-year-old has picked up three yellow cards and looks a worthwhile 7/4 wager to enter the book this weekend.
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Wolves - 13/2
Draw - 5/1
Manchester City - 1/3
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