Premier League updates from the 7.45pm GMT kick-offRomain Saïss: it’s understandable why there is Nuno interestAnd feel free to email Gregg or tweet @GreggBakowski 5.28pm GMT Hello! The feast of festive football continues, readers – and this evening’s game could be a Christmas cracker. Wolves’s pace on the counterattack led to a surprise 2-0 win at the Etihad in October as City’s defence produced a showreel of errors and uncertainty whenever the visiting team attacked. Adam Traoré scored both of Wolves’ goals and since then he has had a target on his back, with teams using rotational filth to limit the winger’s impact. Will City follow suit? They’re not shy of a tactical foul or two are they? Manchester City can’t afford to drop any more points if they are to have any hope of reeling in Liverpool but with Kevin De Bruyne starting to hit top gear City are likely to improve in the second half of the season. If he can bring his brand of outrageous footballing geometry to the table this evening, one expects Wolves will ship a goal or two. Despite City playing some exquisite football as they beat Leicester last time out, Pep Guardiola has been in a bit of a grump in the buildup to this game. “I wrote a letter to the Premier League to say thank you [for the fixture congestion],” he deadpanned. “We are going to the fridge after Wolves to get ready for Sheffield United.” Continue readingreadfullarticle
