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Manchester City Beat Wolves: Reaction & Media

WHAT'S THE STORY?

What a way to debut the new season with a convincing win at the Molineux. A fantastic win with four goals by three different goal scorers in Haaland (2x), Reijnders and Cherki. Everyone pulled their weight and despite some concerning transitional moments, kept their ground and shape to not only earn a win, but come away with a clean sheet.

Add Trafford playing up to level and we had a pretty fun match and complete one at that. We move with hope as we were missing several starters and can only hope we get

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better and better as the season advances.

On to the reaction-

Pep Guardiola Reaction

““We didn’t have the ball, we struggled to build up and our pressing was a little bit flat but it happens,” the manager said on the team’s performance after the break.

“It is completely normal, 90 minutes away at a team that is dynamic and physically strong.

“Many players played really well. Half-time, come back, 0-2 and we were lucky that after four minutes there was an injury for Wolves and we controlled the tempo a little bit.

“Before the third goal for Erling they had a clear chance.

“When you are away in the Premier League and you concede one goal you start to tremble. I liked it, but there are many things we have to do better.

“Last season we were back when we won 2-0 at Chelsea and look what happened afterwards.

“We won today. If you tell me we were back in the second half, I’d say no.”

“Many things were good, especially in the first half.

“In the second half, we dropped too much but maybe that is normal in the beginning of the season.

“Last season, we also started with hunger and energy.

“But we will see, it is just the first game so there are many points still to play.”

Tijjani Reijnders Reaction

“It’s a really nice start of course, to start with a goal and assist, especially in the Premier League.

“It’s something I’ve always dreamt about.

“We did quite good, we stayed calm and a good 4-0 win.

“I’m always going on the pitch with a smile, I love playing football and enjoy every minute on the pitch.

“This is what I want to show to the fans. Starting like this is unbelievable.”

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