City seeks a bounce-back start as Premier League title hopes rekindle with Wolves
The 2025-26 English Premier League season kicks off this weekend with Manchester City traveling to Wolverhampton Wanderers for a Saturday showdown. The kickoff is slated for 12:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. local), and the match will be shown on NBC with streaming available on Peacock.
Key facts to know
– Manchester City enter the new campaign trying to reclaim the title after a rare slip last season, finishing with a 21-8-9 record, 72 goals and 71 points. That’s a step back from the previous year when they scored 96 goals and went 28-7-3.
– City are listed as heavy favorites on the road against Wolves at -225.
– Wolverhampton Wanderers will host at Molineux to begin the campaign. Wolves were the last team to avoid relegation last season, going 12-6-20 for 42 points, just ahead of 17th-place Tottenham in the battle to stay up.
Viewing options
– NBC will carry the match in the United States.
– Live streams are available via DirecTV, FuboTV, and SlingTV, with Peacock also carrying the game.
What to watch
– City will look to reassert their status as title contenders with a strong start on the road, signaling they’ve recovered a championship rhythm after last season’s dip.
– Wolves, opening at home, will try to leverage their stadium advantage and start the season with a statement win to ease fears about relegation battles, aiming to disrupt the reigning champions.
Logical take and outlook
– A strong opening performance by City would reinforce expectations that last season’s challenges were an anomaly and that their global squad depth remains a defining edge in the league. Wolves’ opportunity lies in capitalizing on home atmosphere and any early-season rust from City as they re-establish their competitive footing.
Positive note
– The season kickoff always brings optimism and high-stakes football, and this matchup offers a potential signal of City’s intent to reclaim the crown while giving Wolves an early chance to write a memorable chapter of their own season.
Summary
– The opener pits a wounded but title-chasing City against a resilient Wolves side at home, with wide streaming options and a spotlight on whether City can rebound to their familiar peak.
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