Probable Lineups
4-4-2
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Wolves
Man City
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Jody Craddock | Out | 6.27 | |
Jamie O'Hara | Out | 6.81 | |
Stephen Hunt | Out | 6.45 | |
Wayne Hennessey | Out | 6.88 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Mario Balotelli | Out | 7.07 |
Team News
Wolves
Man City
- It was announced this week that Wolves 'keeper Wayne Hennessey has sustained a serious knee injury and will be out of action for 6 months, meaning he will not play again until October, when, it seems likely, his side will be playing Championship football. Dorus de Vries will deputise.
- Stephen Hunt has undergone successful surgery but, along with Jamie O'Hara and Jody Craddock, is unlikely to play again this season.
- Relegation seems a certainty for Wolves, but they will be playing for pride here and will put up more of a fight than they have done on far too many occasions this season.
- Mario Balotelli serves the third of his 3 match suspension after being sent off against Arsenal. He will be fresh to return against United next week, but with Carlos Tevez having scored a hat-trick last week, Balotelli could well miss out anyway, and Roberto Mancini has hinted he might not select Balotelli again this season.
- Mancini has no other absentees to contend with, and will be confident of picking up the 3 points and keeping up the pressure on rivals United.
Wolves are unfortunately doomed. City will win 4-1.
Hopefully wolves win, only because I put them on a bet by mistake!