Guehi to make his debut as Man City host Wolves
Manchester City host Wolves this weekend needing a reaction after a shock defeat in the Champions League in midweek.
Pep Guardiola’s side were stunned by Bodo/Glimt 3-1 in the Arctic Circle to throw their hopes of automatic progression into the knockout stages into jeopardy.
Rodri saw red in a game that prompted the City players to refund supporters and issue an apology statement.
They have lost footing in the Premier League title race, too, falling seven points adrift of pace-setters Arsenal, while Aston Villa had leapfrogged them into second place before their defeat by Everton over the weekend.
As for Wolves, Rob Edwards’ side are looking to pull off the great escape with 16 games to go.
The Black Country outfit are 14 points adrift at the bottom, having picked up just eight points in their 22 games played this term.
Their form has picked up in recent weeks, however, with a 1-1 draw with Manchester United the springboard for a run of five unbeaten, with a 3-0 win over West Ham a particular highlight in the battle against the drop.
Guardiola has been suffering with a serious injury crisis at centre-back, and that was exposed in its entirety by Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League.
January signing Marc Guehi could make his debut at the heart of defence after his move from Crystal Palace was confirmed this week.
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Villarreal set to welcome Real Madrid in thrilling clash
As we gear up for another thrilling LaLiga clash, Villarreal is set to welcome Real Madrid on January 24, 2026, at the ever-intimidating Estadio de la Ceramica. This fixture presents some fascinating stories. Villarreal is in third place and eager to solidify their spot in the top four. On the other side, Real Madrid holds the second position, itching to cut the gap with league leaders, Barcelona. Both teams come into this encounter with varied forms, having tasted both victory and loss recently.
Villarreal has had an up-and-down ride lately. They’ve faced defeats against teams like Ajax and Real Betis but bounced back with wins over Deportivo Alavés and Elche. Meanwhile, Real Madrid rides the high of their remarkable Champions League win over Monaco and a domestic victory against Levante. However, their surprise tumble against Albacete in the Copa del Rey acts as a cautionary reminder of their frailty.
With both teams showing off impressive attacking skills and occasionally shaky defenses, this match promises to be lively. Expect potential goals from both sides. Villarreal will look to leverage their home advantage, while Real Madrid’s relentless pressing and attacking mindset could see them narrowly outperform their opponents. The odds hint at an explosive start, with both teams likely to get on the scoreboard early.
Villarreal has been a mixed bag lately, achieving crucial wins but displaying inconsistency.
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Brentford 14:00 Nottingham Forest
Arsenal 16:30 Manchester United
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Rayo Vallecano 13:00 Osasuna
Valencia 15:15 Espanyol
Sevilla 17:30 Athletic Club
Villarreal 20:00 Real Madrid
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Atletico Madrid 13:00 Mallorca
Barcelona 15:15 Real Oviedo
Real Sociedad 17:30 Celta Vigo
Alavés 20:00 Real Betis
