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Sergio Aguero and Vincent Kompany could return to face Wolves after missing the past two cup games because of illness and a muscle problem respectively.
Fernandinho was rested for those two ties, while Fabian Delph returned from suspension for the EFL Cup demolition of Burton Albion.
Wolves have no fresh injury concerns and will recall the likes of Rui Patricio and Matt Doherty.
They were among several regulars rested in the FA Cup win over Liverpool.
Diogo Jota played in that win on his return from a hamstring injury.
Sterling tells abused young fan to 'stand tall'
Neves winner voted goal of the FA Cup third round
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@ConorMcNamaraIE: Seven-nil v Rotherham, 9-0 v Burton…Manchester City return to the Premier League title race after truly flexing their muscles in the cup competitions.
But Wolves enjoyed a fun cup weekend of their own, beating Liverpool, and Nuno Espirito Santo's side have a habit of raising their game against the big boys.
Wolves have beaten Chelsea and Tottenham and also taken points off both Manchester clubs and Arsenal.
In fact, Wolves were the first team to take points off City this season. I was at Molineux when Willy Boly's controversial handball goal was allowed to stand. Can Wolves ride their luck again at the Etihad?
VIEW FROM THE DUGOUT
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Wolves: "We realised in the first game how complicated they would be.
"They are strong physically, make good runs in counter-attack. They defend well and deep, they control many areas.
"That is why they are doing incredibly well in the Premier League."
Wolves head coach Nuno Espirito Santo on the 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture: "That was a very important moment, it made us realise we were ready to compete in the Premier League. We put our standards high.
"We have been doing well, we have had bad moments, and we want to find the consistency. There's always something to improve on."
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
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MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Wolves are winless in six top-flight away matches against Manchester City since a 3-2 victory at Maine Road in December 1979 (D1, L5).
The two sides met at the Etihad Stadium last season in the League Cup fourth round; City progressed 4-1 on penalties after the game finished goalless.
The reverse fixture this season ended 1-1 at Molineux in August, with Aymeric Laporte equalising after Willy Boly controversially opened the scoring.
Manchester City
City have won 12 of their past 14 home league fixtures, with their only defeat during that period coming against Crystal Palace three weeks ago.
They have scored at least twice in each of their last 12 Premier League home games.
Manchester City could go nine consecutive Premier League fixtures without a clean sheet for the first time since a run of 10 in a row from February to April 2006 under Stuart Pearce.
They are unbeaten in 34 Premier League home matches against promoted opposition since a 2-0 defeat by Reading in February 2007 (W30, D4).
Sergio Agüero has scored in each of his last five Premier League home starts.
David Silva's next Premier League appearance will be his 267th - a record for a Manchester City player.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves have the best record among the clubs seventh or lower against the Premier League's established top six, earning nine points (W2, D3, L2).
A draw or better on Monday will ensure Wolves become the first promoted club to reach 30 points after 22 matches of a Premier League season since Birmingham City in 2009-10.
They could win consecutive top-flight away fixtures in a season for the first time since March to April 1981.
Nuno Espirito Santo's side have only scored five Premier League first-half goals, the fewest in the division.
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posted on 16/1/19
comment by ☠Tube of Lies ☕ (U16473)
posted 13 hours, 10 minutes ago
I agree it’s a great result for Shrewsbury, and clearly an attractive fixture for Dave. You just have to look at his Twitter feed tonight. Part of the romance of the FA Cup, and why we all love it. I’m not going to be small-minded, and I am glad “little” Shrewsbury have made it though against us. I wish them all the best, but hope we prevail!
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Shame it’s not at Molineux in a way. Dave would get a great reception just as Kevin Doyle and Mick McCarthy did and Leon didn’t
posted on 16/1/19
comment by Spangles (U17289)
posted 38 minutes ago
comment by ☠Tube of Lies ☕ (U16473)
posted 13 hours, 10 minutes ago
I agree it’s a great result for Shrewsbury, and clearly an attractive fixture for Dave. You just have to look at his Twitter feed tonight. Part of the romance of the FA Cup, and why we all love it. I’m not going to be small-minded, and I am glad “little” Shrewsbury have made it though against us. I wish them all the best, but hope we prevail!
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Shame it’s not at Molineux in a way. Dave would get a great reception just as Kevin Doyle and Mick McCarthy did and Leon didn’t
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But yet Leon had the better career post molineux so doubt he cares
posted on 16/1/19
comment by Oldgoldilox - 1 Carl Ikeme (U17303)
posted about an hour ago
comment by ☠Tube of Lies ☕ (U16473)
posted 12 hours, 59 minutes ago
Memories of that amazing semi-final night against Shrewsbury at Molineux all those years ago. One of the best Molineux nights. I seem to remember that the Shrewsbury management were eventually recruited to take over at Wolves.
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Threads dead now so you probably wont see this, but Im pretty sure that was the quarter final and yes Graham Turner it was in charge at Shrews then. He came to us via Villa though. Think he was still playing back in 79 too.
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Ah - could have been the QF. I was in the old North Bank, just behind the goal. Great atmosphere that night.
posted on 16/1/19
Were you working at the Molneux Hotel "all those years ago" Butey?
posted on 16/1/19
comment by ☠Tube of Lies ☕ (U16473)
posted 54 minutes ago
comment by Oldgoldilox - 1 Carl Ikeme (U17303)
posted about an hour ago
comment by ☠Tube of Lies ☕ (U16473)
posted 12 hours, 59 minutes ago
Memories of that amazing semi-final night against Shrewsbury at Molineux all those years ago. One of the best Molineux nights. I seem to remember that the Shrewsbury management were eventually recruited to take over at Wolves.
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Threads dead now so you probably wont see this, but Im pretty sure that was the quarter final and yes Graham Turner it was in charge at Shrews then. He came to us via Villa though. Think he was still playing back in 79 too.
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Ah - could have been the QF. I was in the old North Bank, just behind the goal. Great atmosphere that night.
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Definitely QF, SF was against Arsenal at a neutral ground, Villa if I recall correctly.
posted on 16/1/19
Never forget the sinking feeling in the stomach when I was at Villa Park for that semi and they announced the Wolves team. McGhee completely lost his marbles and selected Claridge and Robinson instead of Bull and Keane. It was game over before it even began
posted on 16/1/19
That was the later one DJ, 97/98-ish wasn't it?
That's got me thinking actually, I didn't go to that game but cant remember why. Was just before my short exile in the south west so would have still had my season ticket.
posted on 18/1/19
You didn’t miss anything that day oldgold. Rarely can a semi final have been played with less passion. Wolves were just not good enough
posted on 18/1/19
comment by Spangles (U17289)
posted 2 days ago
Never forget the sinking feeling in the stomach when I was at Villa Park for that semi and they announced the Wolves team. McGhee completely lost his marbles and selected Claridge and Robinson instead of Bull and Keane. It was game over before it even began
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I was at that game too. I remember the bewilderment that Wolves were going with the new signing, Claridge, who probably had no affinity with our club, over Bully.
posted on 18/1/19
comment by Oldgoldilox - 1 Carl Ikeme (U17303)
posted 2 days ago
comment by ☠Tube of Lies ☕ (U16473)
posted 54 minutes ago
comment by Oldgoldilox - 1 Carl Ikeme (U17303)
posted about an hour ago
comment by ☠Tube of Lies ☕ (U16473)
posted 12 hours, 59 minutes ago
Memories of that amazing semi-final night against Shrewsbury at Molineux all those years ago. One of the best Molineux nights. I seem to remember that the Shrewsbury management were eventually recruited to take over at Wolves.
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Threads dead now so you probably wont see this, but Im pretty sure that was the quarter final and yes Graham Turner it was in charge at Shrews then. He came to us via Villa though. Think he was still playing back in 79 too.
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Ah - could have been the QF. I was in the old North Bank, just behind the goal. Great atmosphere that night.
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Definitely QF, SF was against Arsenal at a neutral ground, Villa if I recall correctly.
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Look at the state of that pitch! Amazing remembering players from both sides.
https://youtu.be/P2Tu0_vYDVU
However, I think i’m recalling another cup encounter in later years... Maybe it was the League Cup.