Marc Guehi's Manchester City debut was a composed Premier League performance in a 2-0 win over Wolves. The £20m signing from Crystal Palace completed 98 passes, more than any other player that weekend, showcasing the quick impact Pep Guardiola expected. His passing and reading of the game were immediately evident.

This debut is a pointed reminder of what Liverpool missed. While City secured a clean sheet, Liverpool's defence struggled in a loss to Bournemouth, with key injuries and a shaky performance from Virgil van Dijk. Guehi, 25, would have been a natural long-term replacement for Van Dijk, a strategic miss for the Reds.

Guehi himself noted the elevated "attention to detail" at City compared to his previous club. His target is clear: chasing Arsenal and the title. For City, this is a long-term, peak-age signing that strengthens their present and future, while leaving rivals to regret not acting.