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FT: Chelsea 1-1 Everton; Blues lose ground in title chase, Liverpool 3-1 Newcastle Utd; Jota, Salah & Alexander-Arnold on targets as Reds complete turnaround

Liverpool close the gap between them and table-toppers Manchester City to one point, as they record their 2,000th victory in England’s top-flight.

FULL-TIME AT ANFIELD: Liverpool 3-1 Newcastle United

87′ MIN: Trent Alexander-Arnold drills the ball past Martin Dubravka to wrap things up for the Reds.

GOOOAAALLL!!! Liverpool 3-1 Newcastle United (T. Alexander-Arnold)

The Blues drop precious points at home and are now four points behind leaders and defending champions Manchester City.

FULL-TIME AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea 1-1 Everton

74′ MIN: The hosts’ lead didn’t last long. Anthony Gordon lofts in an inviting free-kick from the left, and Jarrad Branthwaite arrives at the back post to poke home

GOOOOAAALLLL!!! Chelsea 1-1 Everton (J. Branthwaite)

70′ MIN: The Blues are in front! Reece James plays in Mason Mount on the right side of the penalty area, and Mount hammers home for his fourth goal in as many Premier League matches.

GOOOAAALLLL!!! Chelsea 1-0 Everton (M. Mount)

SECOND HALF UNDERWAY AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea 0-0 Everton

HALF-TIME AT ANFIELD: Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle United

HALF-TIME AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea 0-0 Everton

25′ MIN: The hosts have turned it around! Martin Dubravka keeps out Sadio Mane’s effort, but Mohamed Salah is there to slot home and put the hosts ahead.

GOOOAAALLLL!!! Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle United (M. Salah)

21′ MIN: Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka denies Diogo Jota from close range, but the Liverpool forward is able to force in the rebound.

GOOOAAAALLLLL!!! Liverpool 1-1 Newcastle United (D. Jota)

7′ MIN: The visitors are in front! Newcastle counter quickly and the ball falls to Jonjo Shelvey on the edge of the box and he smashes it home.

GOOOAAAAALLL!!! Liverpool 0-1 Newcastle United (J. Shelvey)

KICK-OFF AT ANFIELD: Liverpool 0-0 Newcastle United

STATS: The Toffees have suffered four consecutive away league defeats and are winless in their past six.

KICK-OFF AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea 0-0 Everton

Magpies boss Eddie Howe has put out his best XI for tonight’s clash at Anfield, even though it is difficult to see them getting a result that will help their relegation cause.

The Reds will be banking on the form of Mo Salah, Sadio Mane and Diogo Jota to wreak havoc on an already hapless Newcastle United side.

LIVERPOOL VS NEWCASTLE UNITED:

In other news, four more weekend Premier League matches have been postponed with the ties involving Southampton vs Brentford, Watford vs Crystal Palace, West Ham United vs Norwich City on Saturday as well as Sunday’s game between Everton and Leicester all affected.

Everton boss Rafa Benitez has made five changes from the side that lost 3-1 at Crystal Palace with Fabian Delph, Demarai Gray, Andros Townsend and Richarlison all missing in the squad, while youngsters Anthony Gordon (20), Jarrad Branthwaite (19) and Ellis Simms (20) are among the starting XI.

Team news from Stamford Bridge sees manager Thomas Tuchel make two changes from the side that started last weekend’s 3-2 win over Leeds United, as Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic come in for German duo Kai Havertz and Timo Werner.

Both Kai Havertz and Timo Werner are absent in the Matchday squad, likewise Romelu Lukaku – though N’Golo Kante is back on the substitutes’ bench.

Welcome to our LIVE feed for tonight’s round of Premier League fixtures in what has been a week littered with several postponements.

CHELSEA VS EVERTON:

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Liverpool close the gap between them and table-toppers Manchester City to one point, as they record their 2,000th victory in England’s top-flight.

FULL-TIME AT ANFIELD: Liverpool 3-1 Newcastle United

87′ MIN: Trent Alexander-Arnold drills the ball past Martin Dubravka to wrap things up for the Reds.

GOOOAAALLL!!! Liverpool 3-1 Newcastle United (T. Alexander-Arnold)

The Blues drop precious points at home and are now four points behind leaders and defending champions Manchester City.

FULL-TIME AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea 1-1 Everton

74′ MIN: The hosts’ lead didn’t last long. Anthony Gordon lofts in an inviting free-kick from the left, and Jarrad Branthwaite arrives at the back post to poke home

GOOOOAAALLLL!!! Chelsea 1-1 Everton (J. Branthwaite)

70′ MIN: The Blues are in front! Reece James plays in Mason Mount on the right side of the penalty area, and Mount hammers home for his fourth goal in as many Premier League matches.

GOOOAAALLLL!!! Chelsea 1-0 Everton (M. Mount)

SECOND HALF UNDERWAY AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea 0-0 Everton

HALF-TIME AT ANFIELD: Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle United

HALF-TIME AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea 0-0 Everton

25′ MIN: The hosts have turned it around! Martin Dubravka keeps out Sadio Mane’s effort, but Mohamed Salah is there to slot home and put the hosts ahead.

GOOOAAALLLL!!! Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle United (M. Salah)

21′ MIN: Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka denies Diogo Jota from close range, but the Liverpool forward is able to force in the rebound.

GOOOAAAALLLLL!!! Liverpool 1-1 Newcastle United (D. Jota)

7′ MIN: The visitors are in front! Newcastle counter quickly and the ball falls to Jonjo Shelvey on the edge of the box and he smashes it home.

GOOOAAAAALLL!!! Liverpool 0-1 Newcastle United (J. Shelvey)

KICK-OFF AT ANFIELD: Liverpool 0-0 Newcastle United

STATS: The Toffees have suffered four consecutive away league defeats and are winless in their past six.

KICK-OFF AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea 0-0 Everton

Magpies boss Eddie Howe has put out his best XI for tonight’s clash at Anfield, even though it is difficult to see them getting a result that will help their relegation cause.

The Reds will be banking on the form of Mo Salah, Sadio Mane and Diogo Jota to wreak havoc on an already hapless Newcastle United side.

LIVERPOOL VS NEWCASTLE UNITED:

In other news, four more weekend Premier League matches have been postponed with the ties involving Southampton vs Brentford, Watford vs Crystal Palace, West Ham United vs Norwich City on Saturday as well as Sunday’s game between Everton and Leicester all affected.

Everton boss Rafa Benitez has made five changes from the side that lost 3-1 at Crystal Palace with Fabian Delph, Demarai Gray, Andros Townsend and Richarlison all missing in the squad, while youngsters Anthony Gordon (20), Jarrad Branthwaite (19) and Ellis Simms (20) are among the starting XI.

Team news from Stamford Bridge sees manager Thomas Tuchel make two changes from the side that started last weekend’s 3-2 win over Leeds United, as Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic come in for German duo Kai Havertz and Timo Werner.

Both Kai Havertz and Timo Werner are absent in the Matchday squad, likewise Romelu Lukaku – though N’Golo Kante is back on the substitutes’ bench.

Welcome to our LIVE feed for tonight’s round of Premier League fixtures in what has been a week littered with several postponements.

CHELSEA VS EVERTON:

Burnley vs Watford Postponed as a result of Covid-19

The Matchday 17 clash between Burnley and Watford Football Club has been postponed, due to Covid-19 outbreak in the camp of the away side.

Burnley had made the announcement of the game being postponed via social media, with the Premier League revealing in a statement that Watford had “an insufficient number of first-team players available to fulfil the match”.

Furthermore, it added that the decision was taken “with regret” and apologised for “the inconvenience and disruption caused”.

A club statement read: “The Premier League understands this decision will disappoint and frustrate fans who were due to attend this evening’s game.”

The Premier League added: “In considering any application to postpone, the board considers a range of sporting and medical factors. Each decision is taken on a case-by-case basis with everyone’s health of utmost importance.

“In light of the recent rise in Covid-19 cases across the country, the Premier League has reintroduced emergency measures. These include protocols such as more frequent testing, wearing face coverings while indoors, observing social distancing and limiting treatment time.”

This is the third Premier League game in a matter of days to suffer postponements, after Tottenham Hotspurs tie with Brighton and Hove Albion was called off and Brentford’s game against Manchester United was postponed on Tuesday.

Man City 7-0 Leeds Utd; Foden, Grealish, Mahrez and KDB on targets as five star City maintain lead at the top, Norwich 0-2 Aston Villa; Gerrard’s men bounce back

FULL-TIME AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM: Manchester City 7-0 Leeds United

FULL-TIME AT CARROW ROAD: Norwich City 0-2 Aston Villa

87′ MIN: The Englishman doubles the visitors’ lead. Surely now, the three points belongs to Steven Gerrard and his boys.

GOOAAALLL!!! Norwich City 0-2 Aston Villa (O. Watkins)

78′ MIN: The Dutch substitute scores off an assist from Phil Foden.

GOOOOAAALLL!!! Manchester City 7-0 Leeds United (N. Ake)

74′ MIN: The England international makes it six for the hosts, who are showing no mercy to the visitors.

GOOOOAAAALLLL!!! Manchester City 6-0 Leeds United (J. Stones)

62′ MIN: The Belgian gets his second on the night, smashing home from 25 yards off an assist from substitute Ilkay Gundogan.

GOOOAAALLLL!!! Manchester City 5-0 Leeds United (Kevin de Bruyne)

49′ MIN: The Algerian winger gets in on the act with a shot from the edge of the box, which finds the far corner following a slight deflection!

GOOOOOAAAALLLL!!! Manchester City 4-0 Leeds United (R. Mahrez)

Meanwhile, the second half is on at the Etihad Stadium.

Second half underway at Carrow Road!

HALF-TIME AT THE ETIHAD: Manchester City 3-0 Leeds United

32′ MIN: The Belgian maestro is slid through by Rodri and he hits a left-footed shot into the near post!

GOOOOAAALLLL!!!! Manchester City 3-0 Leeds United (Kevin de Bruyne)

HALF-TIME AT CARROW ROAD: Norwich City 0-1 Aston Villa

34′ MIN: Jacob Ramsey puts the visitors into an unlikely lead, off an assist from Ollie Watkins.

GOOOOAAAALLLL: Norwich City 0-1 Aston Villa (J. Ramsey)

STAT: Pep Guardiola becomes the quickest manager to reach 500 Premier League goals. The Cityzens have now scored 500 goals in England’s top-flight since the Spaniard’s arrival in 2016.

13′ MIN: Summer recruit Jack Grealish gets on the end of a cross from Riyad Mahrez and heads home from close range!

GOOOOOAAAAALLLL!!! Manchester City 2-0 Leeds United (J. Grealish)

8′ MIN: Rodrigo finds himself in the box and has his shot blocked but is followed up by Foden who slots it home!

GOOOALLLLL!!! Manchester City 1-0 Leeds United (P. Foden)

KICK-OFF: At the Etihad Stadium

KICK-OFF: At Carrow Road!

Marcelo Bielsa has arranged his side in a 4-2-3-1 formation in an attempt to frustrate the hosts and also pick up an unlikely result at the Etihad.

Spanish gaffer Pep Guardiola has named England defender John Stones in the side to face Leeds United in place of the suspended Joao Cancelo. Kevin de Bruyne returns to the midfield setup to make his first Premier League start since their 2-0 win at Old Trafford on the 6th of November. Ilkay Gundogan, Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus all settle for a place on the bench.

Elsewhere at the Etihad Stadium, table toppers Manchester City will take on Marcelo Bielsa and his Leeds United side – who are still reeling from their narrow 3-2 defeat away to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last weekend.

MANCHESTER CITY VS LEEDS UNITED:

Meanwhile, coach Steven Gerrard has named his official Starting XI for tonight’s tie.

Norwich boss Dean Smith has filed out in a 4-1-2-3 formation system and has made four alterations to the side which lost 1-0 to Manchester United on Saturday – with the injured Grant Hanley replaced by Ben Gibson while Dimitris Giannoulis, Lukas Rupp and Josh Sargent comes in for Brandon Williams, Jacob Sorensen and Todd Cantwell respectively.

The basement boys will have to conjure up something in order to earn all three points on the night, even though that will be difficult against a resolute Villa side led by Steven Gerrard.

Matchday 17 of the Premier League season begins at Carrow Road, following the postponement of the Brentford vs Manchester United fixture – as the Canaries welcome Midlands outfit Aston Villa.

NORWICH CITY VS ASTON VILLA:

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FULL-TIME AT CARROW ROAD: Norwich City 0-2 Aston Villa

GOOAAALLL!!! Norwich City 0-2 Aston Villa (O. Watkins)

GOOOOAAALLL!!! Manchester City 7-0 Leeds United (N. Ake)

GOOOOAAAALLLL!!! Manchester City 6-0 Leeds United (J. Stones)

The Belgian gets his second on the night, smashing home from 25 yards off an assist from substitute Ilkay Gundogan.

GOOOAAALLLL!!! Manchester City 5-0 Leeds United (Kevin de Bruyne)

49′ MIN: The Algerian winger gets in on the act with a shot from the edge of the box, which finds the far corner following a slight deflection!

GOOOOOAAAALLLL!!! Manchester City 4-0 Leeds United (R. Mahrez)

Meanwhile, the second half is on at the Etihad Stadium.

Second half underway at Carrow Road!

HALF-TIME AT THE ETIHAD: Manchester City 3-0 Leeds United

32′ MIN: The Belgian maestro is slid through by Rodri and he hits a left-footed shot into the near post!

GOOOOAAALLLL!!!! Manchester City 3-0 Leeds United (Kevin de Bruyne)

HALF-TIME AT CARROW ROAD: Norwich City 0-1 Aston Villa

34′ MIN: Jacob Ramsey puts the visitors into an unlikely lead, off an assist from Ollie Watkins.

GOOOOAAAALLLL: Norwich City 0-1 Aston Villa (J. Ramsey)

STAT: Pep Guardiola becomes the quickest manager to reach 500 Premier League goals. The Cityzens have now scored 500 goals in England’s top-flight since the Spaniard’s arrival in 2016.

13′ MIN: Summer recruit Jack Grealish gets on the end of a cross from Riyad Mahrez and heads home from close range!

GOOOOOAAAAALLLL!!! Manchester City 2-0 Leeds United (J. Grealish)

8′ MIN: Rodrigo finds himself in the box and has his shot blocked but is followed up by Foden who slots it home!

GOOOALLLLL!!! Manchester City 1-0 Leeds United (P. Foden)

KICK-OFF: At the Etihad Stadium

KICK-OFF: At Carrow Road!

Marcelo Bielsa has arranged his side in a 4-2-3-1 formation in an attempt to frustrate the hosts and also pick up an unlikely result at the Etihad.

Spanish gaffer Pep Guardiola has named England defender John Stones in the side to face Leeds United in place of the suspended Joao Cancelo. Kevin de Bruyne returns to the midfield setup to make his first Premier League start since their 2-0 win at Old Trafford on the 6th of November. Ilkay Gundogan, Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus all settle for a place on the bench.

Elsewhere at the Etihad Stadium, table toppers Manchester City will take on Marcelo Bielsa and his Leeds United side – who are still reeling from their narrow 3-2 defeat away to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last weekend.

MANCHESTER CITY VS LEEDS UNITED:

Meanwhile, coach Steven Gerrard has named his official Starting XI for tonight’s tie.

Norwich boss Dean Smith has filed out in a 4-1-2-3 formation system and has made four alterations to the side which lost 1-0 to Manchester United on Saturday – with the injured Grant Hanley replaced by Ben Gibson while Dimitris Giannoulis, Lukas Rupp and Josh Sargent comes in for Brandon Williams, Jacob Sorensen and Todd Cantwell respectively.

The basement boys will have to conjure up something in order to earn all three points on the night, even though that will be difficult against a resolute Villa side led by Steven Gerrard.

Matchday 17 of the Premier League season begins at Carrow Road, following the postponement of the Brentford vs Manchester United fixture – as the Canaries welcome Midlands outfit Aston Villa.

NORWICH CITY VS ASTON VILLA:

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FC Porto vs SS Lazio

Sheriff Tiraspol vs Braga

Borussia Dortmund vs Rangers

Zenit vs Real Betis

FC Barcelona vs Napoli

RB Leipzig vs Real Sociedad

Atalanta vs Olympiacos

Sevilla vs Dinamo Zagreb

Here are the outcomes stemming from the UEL Draws (Play-Off Round):

Where are West Ham?
The eagle-eyed among you will have noticed that West Ham are not among those teams listed in the draw this afternoon – and nor are the other seven Europa League group winners.

Under a new format this year, those teams go straight through to the last-16, while the second-placed teams are each left to face a side that finished third in their Champions League group.

The Draws will see the likes of FC Barcelona being thrown in the hat alongside other teams such as RB Leipzig, Sevilla, Napoli and Atalanta who dropped from their respective groups in the UEFA Champions League.

The UEFA Europa League Draws is set to get underway at the football governing body’s headquarters in Switzerland.

FT: Norwich City 0-1 Manchester Utd – Ronaldo’s lone strike gifts sloppy Red Devils all three points

FULL-TIME: Norwich City 0-1 Manchester United

75′ MIN: Cristiano Ronaldo scores his seventh league goal of the current campaign, by duly converting from the spot.

GOOOAAALLLLL!!!! Norwich City 0-1 Manchester United (C. Ronaldo)

PENALTY!!! To Manchester United

The second half is ON!

The opening half concludes without much talking points or highlights.

HALF-TIME: Norwich City 0-0 Manchester United

KICK-OFF: And we are underway at Carrow Road…….

The hosts will be looking to frustrate their more illustrious opponents, as they battle to beat the drop this season.

The Red Devils are back in action against Norwich City in Saturday’s late fixture and are looking to go six games without defeat in all competitons since the departure of former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

NORWICH CITY VS MANCHESTER UNITED:

FT: Liverpool 1-0 Aston Villa – Salah ruins Gerrard’s homecoming, Chelsea 2-2 Leeds United – Mount and Jorginho on target as Blues lose ground in title race, Arsenal 3-0 Southampton – Gunners back to winning ways

As it stands, Liverpool are one point adrift of leaders Manchester City with Chelsea a further point behind in third.

SCENES!!!

FULL-TIME: Liverpool 1-0 Aston Villa, Chelsea 3-2 Leeds United, Arsenal 3-0 Southampton.

94′ MIN: Jorginho keeps his cool to net his second on the night. His last 13 goals for Chelsea have ALL been penalties.

PENALTY!!! To Chelsea

83′ MIN: Parity at Stamford Bridge as Gelhardt levels proceedings for the visitors.

GOOOAAAALLLLL!!!! Chelsea 2-2 Leeds United (Gelhardt)

STATS: Mo Salah has now scored or assisted in 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝 for Liverpool since their 1-1 draw against Chelsea on 28 August.

67′ MIN: The Egyptian continues his brilliant goalscoring form by converting from the spot.

GOOAAALLLLLL!!! Liverpool 1-0 Aston Villa (M. Salah)

PENALTY!!! To Liverpool

62′ MIN: A header from the Brazilian puts the Gunners on the road to three valuable points.

GOAAALLLLL!!! Arsenal 3-0 Southampton (Gabriel)

58′ MIN: Jorginho slots home from twelve yards to put Chelsea in front. Complete turnaround for the Blues!

GOOOOAAAALLLL!!! Chelsea 2-1 Leeds United (Jorginho)

PENALTY!!! To Chelsea

HALF-TIME: Liverpool 0-0 Aston Villa, Chelsea 1-1 Leeds United, Arsenal 2-0 Southampton.

27′ MIN: Martin Odegaard heads home from close range to double the Gunners’ advantage. It is now three goals in three games for the Norwegian midfielder.

GOOOOAAAALLLL!!! Arsenal 2-0 Southampton (M. Odegaard)

21′ MIN: The captain on the day leads by example!!!

GOOOOAAALLLLL!!! Arsenal 1-0 Southampton (A. Lacazette)

42′ MIN: The Blues get their equalizer and it’s no other than Englishman Mason Mount.

GOOOOAAAAALLLL!!! Chelsea 1-1 Leeds United (M . Mount)

28′ MIN: Raphinha coolly slots home to put the visitors in front.

GOOOOAAAALLLL!!!!! Chelsea 0-1 Leeds United (Raphinha)

PENALTY: To Leeds United!!!!

KICK-OFF: At Anfield, Stamford Bridge and the Emirates Stadium.

40 year-old former Chelsea, Manchester City and current Southampton reserve goalkeeper Willy Caballero makes his first start for the Saints.

Skipper Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang is DROPPED from the Matchday squad due to disciplinary reasons but in his absence, Frenchman Alexander Lacazette is the captain on the day.

ARSENAL VS SOUTHAMPTON:

In response, Leeds United coach Marcelo Bielsa puts out his team in a 4-2-3-1 formation as he seeks to get a favourable result away at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea gaffer Thomas Tuchel is aiming to go back to winning ways, having stuttered in their last two games across all competitions.

CHELSEA VS LEEDS UNITED:

Villa manager Steven Gerrard returns to where he became a cult hero and a club legend, but he will definitely want to drive a dagger into the hearts of the Reds faithful come the end of 90 minutes.

The Anfield giants will be looking to close the gap at the top of the Premier League table to just one point, following Manchester City’s win earlier today.

LIVERPOOL VS ASTON VILLA:

FT: Man City 1-0 Wolves – Sterling nets 100th Premier League goal as City move four points clear at the top

The defending champions move four points clear at the summit of the Premier League, pending Liverpool’s clash against Aston Villa.

FULL-TIME: Manchester City 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers

LANDMARK ACHIEVEMENT: The goal is Raheem Sterling’s 100th in the Premier League.

66′ MIN: Manchester City 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers ( R. Sterling)

GOOOAAALLLLL!!!

63′ MIN: PENALTY to Manchester City!

The second half is ON!!!!

It’s all square at the break but the sending off of Jimenez just made things all the more difficult for Wolves. Manchester City should come away with the win most certainly.

HALF-TIME: Manchester City 0-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolves and Mexican striker Raul Jimenez is sent off, following two successive bookings in the space of a minute.

RED CARD!!!!

STATS: Manchester City have lost just one of their last nine home games against Wolves across all competitions.

KICK-OFF: We are underway at the Etihad……

Wolves gaffer Bruno Lage files out in a 3-5-2 formation and makes only one change from the side that lost to Liverpool last time out. Hwang Hee-Chan drops to the bench and in comes Joao Moutinho.

City boss Pep Guardiola fields his side in a 4-3-3 formation, as they aim to maintain their grip at the top of the Premier League table.

MANCHESTER CITY VS WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS:

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LANDMARK ACHIEVEMENT: The goal is Raheem Sterling’s 100th in the Premier League.

66′ MIN: Manchester City 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers ( R. Sterling)

GOOOAAALLLLL!!!

63′ MIN: PENALTY to Manchester City!

The second half is ON!!!!

It’s all square at the break but the sending off of Jimenez just made things all the more difficult for Wolves. Manchester City should come away with the win most certainly.

HALF-TIME: Manchester City 0-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolves and Mexican striker Raul Jimenez is sent off, following two successive bookings in the space of a minute.

RED CARD!!!!

STATS: Manchester City have lost just one of their last nine home games against Wolves across all competitions.

KICK-OFF: We are underway at the Etihad……

Wolves gaffer Bruno Lage files out in a 3-5-2 formation and makes only one change from the side that lost to Liverpool last time out. Hwang Hee-Chan drops to the bench and in comes Joao Moutinho.

City boss Pep Guardiola fields his side in a 4-3-3 formation, as they aim to maintain their grip at the top of the Premier League table.

MANCHESTER CITY VS WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS: