Manchester City finally brought an end to their frustrating Premier League winless run with a 2-0 victory over Wolves at the Etihad, but the result sparked mixed emotions among supporters online. As reported by SoftFootball, the win eased pressure after a difficult January spell and offered a timely morale boost ahead of a demanding run of fixtures.
Goals from Omar Marmoush and Antoine Semenyo did the job, while Pep Guardiola’s decision to rotate his squad and rest key stars like Erling Haaland and Phil Foden became a major talking point.
The performance also marked an important night for City’s new faces. Marc Guéhi was handed an immediate role at the back and helped secure a clean sheet, something SoftFootball highlighted ahead of the match when previewing his debut against Wolves.
For many fans, the selection choices felt like a statement from Guardiola after recent disappointments, including the shock Champions League defeat away to Bodo Glimt earlier in the month.
Some supporters, however, were far from convinced by the overall display. One fan on X, Atlehang, appeared relieved by the result but concerned about the bigger picture. His comment reflected a belief that City did enough to win without ever fully clicking and that higher standards are needed to catch Arsenal in the title race.
He wrote:
City just scraped by Wolves. Solid goals from Marmoush and Semenyo, but that first half was sleepy against the league’s worst. We gotta step up to chase Arsenal down.
Others were more openly critical. THE BOLD ONE questioned the scale of the celebrations, suggesting that beating a struggling Wolves side should be routine for a club of City’s stature. His frustration also pointed back to last weekend’s derby disappointment.
He added:
City celebrating beating an almost relegated team.
If City is such a big team, why didn’t they beat Man Utd last weekend?
There were also positive notes from fans who appreciated Guardiola’s trust in new arrivals. Eustace focused on the manager’s willingness to throw fresh signings straight into the action.
He said:
I like the way pep starts his new signings immediately.
That approach seemed to resonate with a section of the fanbase eager to see squad depth tested. Rotation was another major theme. Forgotten Truth welcomed Haaland’s absence from the starting lineup, viewing it as a necessary break after a congested schedule.
He commented:
The squad played much better today, I’m glad haaland got to rest a bit. He needed that.
Perhaps the most provocative reaction came from Dr. Varies The Four-Eyed, who compared Marmoush and Haaland directly. His post suggested City’s current style may suit a more mobile forward.
He stated:
Marmoush is better as a starter for how Man City is playing right now than Haaland. Marmoush gives more flow in the build-up. He’s more mobile. Haaland is a liability at the moment.
While opinions varied, the consensus was clear. City are back to winning ways, but convincing everyone they are fully back remains a different challenge entirely.
