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.

Omar Marmoush and Antoine Semenyo scored early and Marc Guehi impressed on debut as Manchester City ended their winless run with a 2-0 win over 20th-place Wolves the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

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.

Manchester City will hand their new defender Marc Guehi his debut when they host Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Saturday, Pep Guardiola said on Friday, with his team in need of a lift after almost a month without a league win.

The Daily Mail says Wolves are in talks with City about a loan deal to the end of the season for England international Phillips. Talks between the two clubs could make significant strides today with City hosting Wolves at the Etihad. The move will hinge on City covering part of Phillips' £150,000-a-week wages.