With the departure of their star man Cunha, Wolves have yet to make any notable moves in the transfer market. Although time remains in the window, it’s unlikely they’ll strengthen the squad enough for this opening fixture.

City, meanwhile, have added Wolves’ left-back Aït-Nouri to their ranks, and he could make his debut against his former club. Fresh from a strong Club World Cup campaign, they appear well-prepared to start the season with momentum.

There’s still the possibility of a major exit, with Grealish linked to a move to Everton, though that deal is yet to be finalized.