The drama began when the teamsheets dropped 75 minutes before kick-off, with Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both dropped from City’s starting XI. New signing Marc Guehi, meanwhile, was drafted into City’s defence, replacing Max Alleyne.

Man City seek Premier League response as Wolves chase survival pointsManchester City return to Premier League action carrying the weight of a bruising European night and the expectation of a domestic

New signings could hold the key to a Premier League title challenge resurgence.

This was Rob Edwards' 50th Premier League game as a manager (38 with Luton, 12 with Wolves), and his 32nd defeat (W7 D11). Only Mick McCarthy (38) and Daniel Farke (35) have ever lost more of their first 50 matches as a manager in the competition.

Referee Farai Hallam stuck with his original decision to not call a handball and penalty for Manchester City. Was it the right call?

Manchester City 2-0 Wolves as Guardiola’s Side Return to Winning WaysManchester City eased past Wolves with a controlled 2-0 Premier League victory at the Etihad Stadium, ending a frustrating run

The ball would not stick up top, so every clearance came straight back. City regained possession in seconds and it became wave after wave of pressure. Wolves stayed fairly compact, but City's quality still told and, at 2-0 down, it already felt like too much.