In preparation for Sunday’s Premier League clash at Molineux, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City have made some significant changes to their starting lineups. Both Gary O’Neil and Pep Guardiola have had ample time to analyze their previous performances and make adjustments for this crucial match in the West Midlands.
O’Neil has decided to switch to a back three formation following their recent 5-0 defeat at Brentford. Santiago Bueno has been brought in to replace Carlos Forbs. Goalkeeper Jose Sa makes a return to the starting lineup, displacing Sam Johnstone who is not even in the squad. The midfield trio consists of Joao Gomes, Mario Lemina, and Andre, with Matheus Cunha and Jorgen Strand Larsen leading the attack from the center.
On the other hand, Guardiola has made three changes to the Manchester City lineup. Although Nathan Ake is not starting due to his recent return to training after an injury, John Stones takes his place in defense. Savinho and Jeremy Doku have been included in the team in place of Phil Foden and Jack Grealish. Former Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes and youngster Nico O’Reilly are on the bench, with O’Reilly hoping to make his Premier League debut later in the game.
The starting XI for Wolverhampton Wanderers includes Sa, Bueno, Dawson, Toti, Semedo, J.Gomes, Lemina, Andre, Ait-Nouri, Cunha, and Strand Larsen. The substitutes’ bench features Bentley, Doherty, R.Gomes, Doyle, Sarabia, Forbs, Bellegarde, Guedes, and Lima. Guardiola’s City side is ready for their challenge against Wolves with the changes he has implemented, setting the stage for an exciting match at Molineux.