Man City 2-0 Wolves Player Ratings: Marmoush Strikes Early as Manchester City Outclass Wolves at the Etihad

Manchester City delivered a commanding display at the Etihad Stadium, cruising to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in a Premier League match. From the start, Pep Guardiola’s side looked calm & composed. The breakthrough arrived in the 6th minute as Omar Marmoush finished clinically to give City the perfect start. Wolves were immediately pushed onto the back foot, struggling to cope with City’s fluid movement and relentless pressing, spending large spells pinned inside their own half.

Wolves didn't have any clue going forward as they recorded an xG of 0.04 compared to 0.80 of home side. The visitors failed to contain Rodri, who was the key player in the middle. The Spaniard made over 100 passes with an impressive accuracy of 91%. Any lingering hopes of a Wolves response were extinguished just before the break when Antoine Semenyo doubled the advantage with a composed finish. The second half became a formality, with Manchester City expertly managing the game and never allowing the visitors a foothold. The gulf in quality was stark, as Wolves failed to mount any meaningful threat across the 90 minutes.

Sportsdunia brings you the Man City vs Wolves Player Ratings from this Premier League encounter below.

Key Takeaways

• Marmoush’s sixth-minute goal set the tone for City’s dominance.
• Rodri dictated the game with complete control and composure.
• The visitors failed to trouble City in any significant manner.

Man City Player Ratings vs Wolves

Let's take a deeper look at the Man City Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Gianluigi Donnarumma - 6.5: Had one of the quietest afternoons he'll ever have in a City shirt. He only made one save all game, which speaks volumes about his team's dominance. His distribution was crisp and accurate as usual. We noticed he was quick off his line to punch a cross away. It's hard to rate a keeper who had so little to do, but he did his job without any fuss.

Defenders

Marc Guéhi - 7.5: A very composed performance from the central defender. He was a rock at the back, making two interceptions and blocking a shot. What really caught our eye was his comfort on the ball, completing 95 passes and even venturing forward for a couple of shots. He looked completely untroubled by the Wolves attack.

Matheus Nunes - 7.0: Provided a great assist for the opening goal, putting it on a plate for Marmoush. He was solid defensively for the most part, though he did pick up a yellow card for a cynical foul. He was generally tidy in possession but did get caught out once or twice. A decent outing overall from the full-back.

Nico O'Reilly - 7.0: A really steady and reliable performance. He was positionally sound and didn't put a foot wrong. Made a couple of important tackles and clearances when needed. From our perspective, he’s a player who just gets on with his job efficiently. He supported the attack well while ensuring the back door was shut.

Abdukodir Khusanov - 7.5: We were seriously impressed with this guy. He read the game beautifully, making four interceptions, and was calm under the minimal pressure he faced. His pass completion rate of 96% shows his quality on the ball. He even contributed to an attack that saw Marmoush hit the post. A very mature and commanding display.

Midfielders

Tijjani Reijnders - 6.0: An average performance from the midfielder before being subbed off after an hour. He wasn't bad by any means, but he failed to really influence the game. He kept the ball moving but didn't provide any killer passes or driving runs. Seemed a bit of a passenger in a dominant team performance.

Rodri - 8.0: Simply majestic. He ran the show from the base of midfield, as he so often does. Touched the ball 116 times and barely misplaced a pass. He broke up play effortlessly and controlled the tempo of the entire game. From our seat, he's the most important player in this City side, the glue that holds it all together.

Bernardo Silva - 7.5: The captain led by example with a typically energetic display. He was everywhere, linking play and working tirelessly off the ball. Grabbed a well-deserved assist for the second goal. His intelligence and creativity were key to unlocking the Wolves defence. A true professional.

Antoine Semenyo - 8.0: What a performance. He scored the crucial second goal with a composed finish. He was unlucky not to have another when his shot cannoned off the crossbar. His direct running and constant threat caused Wolves problems all day. He was a livewire throughout and fully deserved his goal.

Forwards

Omar Marmoush - 8.5: Our man of the match. He set City on their way with a clinical finish early in the game. He was a constant menace, hitting the post later in the half. His movement and pace were too much for the opposition defenders to handle. He was the sharpest tool in City's box before being substituted.

Rayan Cherki - 6.0: A frustrating day for the attacker. He got into some great positions and was heavily involved, but his end product was missing. He blazed a couple of decent chances over the bar. You can't fault his effort and involvement, but he really should have been more clinical. A disappointing outing for him personally.

Manager

Josep Guardiola - 8.0: His game plan worked to perfection. His team selection was spot on, and they dominated from the first minute to the last. He had his side playing with intensity and purpose. An easy day at the office for the Spanish tactician, who watched his team put on a clinic.

Wolves Player Ratings vs Man City

Here's a look at the Wolves Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

José Sá - 6.5: It's never a good day when you concede two, but it could have been far worse without him. He made a couple of crucial saves to keep the scoreline respectable. He couldn't do much about either goal. He was let down by the defenders in front of him. A busy and thankless task for the Wolves captain.

Defenders

Santiago Bueno - 5.5: A difficult afternoon for the defender. He was part of a backline that was pulled apart by City's slick attack. He made a few clearances but generally struggled to cope with the movement of City's forwards. Never looked comfortable.

Yerson Mosquera - 6.0: A very chaotic performance. He threw himself in front of everything, blocking a remarkable three shots. However, he was also rash, committing fouls and earning a yellow card. He showed fight, but his desperation was clear to see. A mixed bag of a performance.

Ladislav Krejci - 5.5: He was overrun and struggled to contain the wave of City attacks. While his passing was neat, he was often chasing shadows. He made a few clearances but looked off the pace for large parts of the match. A tough day against top-quality opposition.

Midfielders

Hugo Bueno - 6.0: One of the few Wolves players who tried to get forward. He put in a few crosses but lost possession far too often. He worked hard down the left flank but was fighting a losing battle against City's press. A decent effort but with little to show for it.

André - 7.0: Wolves' best player on the day, from our perspective. He was a warrior in midfield, winning an impressive nine duels and drawing five fouls. He never stopped battling against a world-class midfield. It was a shame his teammates couldn't match his intensity. He can hold his head high.

João Gomes - 5.5: Full of energy and aggression, but it often boiled over. He won ten duels which is impressive, but he also committed four fouls and was lucky to stay on the pitch after getting a yellow card. His indiscipline cost his team at times. He needs to add more control to his game.

Mateus Mané - 6.0: Looked like the most likely to create something for Wolves. He was not afraid to take players on and had a few shots, though none troubled the keeper. He delivered some dangerous crosses but was also guilty of losing the ball. At least he tried to make things happen.

Jackson Tchatchoua - 5.0: A completely anonymous first half before being hooked at the break. He barely got a touch of the ball and offered nothing going forward or defensively. It was no surprise to see him substituted. A day to forget for the midfielder.

Forwards

Jhon Arias - 5.0: Just like his fellow attacker, he was invisible in the first half and was rightly substituted. He struggled to get into the game and was a complete non-factor. What stood out to us was his lack of involvement. A really poor showing.

Hee-chan Hwang - 5.5: Starved of service and caught offside twice. He had just 12 touches in 71 minutes, which tells the whole story. He chased and harried but never had a sniff of a chance. It's tough to be a striker in a team that's being so thoroughly outplayed.

Substitutes

Substitutes - N/A: Jørgen Strand Larsen, Rodrigo Gomes, and Tolu Arokodare were brought on to try and change the game. However, the contest was already lost by the time they entered the fray. They were unable to make any meaningful impact against a cruising Manchester City side.

Manager

R. Edwards - 5.0: His team was set up to defend, but they couldn't even manage that. They were outclassed in every department. His halftime changes did nothing to alter the flow of the game. He looked helpless on the touchline as City ran riot. A very tough day at the office.

Player of the Match

Omar Marmoush was Sportsdunia's man of the match.

Worst Performer

Jhon Arias from Wolves was the worst performer in the Man City vs Wolves clash.