After reaching a third straight FA Cup final, resurgent Manchester City aim to continue their Premier League uptick when hosting Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday.
Still seeking a top-five finish, City have also won three league games on the spin; meanwhile, win-hungry Wolves have claimed maximum points from their last six, continuing a superb end to the season.
Last Sunday was bittersweet for fans of Manchester City, as their team strode through to yet another cup final but also formally lost their top-flight title.
Before taking on Crystal Palace in the final, they must first try to lock down a top-five league finish, salvaging the bare minimum of Champions League qualification from a sub-par campaign.
Though City seem to be revived, Wolves will also expect to prevail, having won all of their last six Premier League games – the joint-longest winning run of any team this term.
Man City are still missing several players – most notably Erling Haaland, Rodri, Nathan Ake and John Stones – while Oscar Bobb and Ederson are both doubts.
Though Man City are no longer a formidable force, they seem to have steadied the ship; conceding far fewer goals, the outgoing Premier League champions should beat Wolves.
This game will put the visitors’ new-found form to the test – but, for all their improvements, it may prove one step too far.
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