London, Aug 17 (NationPress) Erling Haaland netted two goals while newcomers Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki made significant impacts on their Premier League debuts, leading City to an impressive 4-0 victory against Wolves on the opening day of the season.

Reijnders, who joined from AC Milan, showcased his skills in midfield, directly contributing to three goals, allowing Pep Guardiola's team to send a strong message at the season's outset.

After finishing last season without silverware for the first time in eight years, Manchester City wasted no time establishing their dominance. Although Haaland missed an early opportunity, he quickly found his rhythm, scoring in the 35th minute by converting Rico Lewis's low cross from close range.

Just four minutes later, Reijnders extended the lead with a well-placed shot following a swift counterattack. He continued to control the pace of the game, and at the hour mark, he assisted Haaland, who struck again to make it 3-0. Substitute Rayan Cherki polished off the performance with a calm finish late in the match.

Despite their struggles, Wolves put up a fight, with Marshall Munetsi's powerful header ruled out for offside and Jorgen Strand Larsen hitting the side netting.

For City, another highlight was James Trafford making a strong impression on his Premier League debut in Ederson's absence, securing a clean sheet.

This marked City's ninth consecutive away game to kick off the Premier League season, achieving their eighth victory during this run. They also celebrated their 14th opening day win in the last 15 seasons, with the only loss occurring at Tottenham Hotspur in 2021/22.

“Many things were positive, especially in the first half. In the second half, we dropped a bit, but that might be normal at the start of the season. Last year, we also began with hunger and energy. Let's see; it's just the first game, and there are many points still to contend for,” stated Man City manager Pep Guardiola.