Wolves blog: Welcome to the Premier League

Many outsiders predicted a similar outcome at Molineux – or at the very least a similar result, with Wolves placed as rank outsiders by the bookies.

But, just as they did last season in the Carabao Cup, Wolves’ heroes prevented one of the best teams in the world from overcoming them.

Three games into the season now, Wolves are certainly finding their feet. They looked nervous against Everton and, whilst not fortunate to gain a point, were nonetheless relieved to get a share of the spoils after falling behind twice.

At Leicester in the following match, an unfortunate series of events led to them succumbing to their first loss of the season.

Wolves went into their lunchtime kick-off last weekend facing the first back-to-back league defeats under Nuno Espirito Santo.

Where Wolves were forced into deep, last ditch defending at the Etihad last season, Wolves looked a little more comfortable dealing with City this time around.

However, their counter-attacking ability was no less effective. But for a small offside gap, Raul Jimenez would have put Wolves ahead in the first half after a great break.

And when Adama Traore was brought on, he terrified the life out of City’s defenders. It seems he isn’t bothered who he is attacking against, he will utilise his dribbling skills to beat his man – or men.

At times, City had three defenders following Traore’s movement, which is a testament to the threat he poses.

Only Helder Costa, Conor Coady, Ryan Bennett – who at the time, came in at right wing-back from out in the cold - started both this game and last season’s cup match.

But on both occasions, Wolves have set the benchmark and a template for how to take on big clubs such as City. If you sit back, they have the quality to pick any team apart.

Of course, Wolves were at times fortunate in the game. Willy Boly’s goal has led to much post-match debate, but you earn your luck and Wolves certainly deserved something from the game.

They say a good goalkeeper is worth a dozen extra points a season. Rui Patricio has already started his tally, after stopping Raheem Sterling’s goal-bound effort seemingly out of nowhere.

In terms of league points, Wolves have had a decent start. But in terms of performances – and improvement week-on-week, things are going the way Nuno would have hoped.

To face Everton, Leicester and Man City in your first three games is a tough task, and two points is by no means a disaster.

West Ham prop up the league table as Wolves head to the London Stadium this weekend, having lost their first three games.

They may have spent big in the summer, but there is no reason why Wolves can’t keep them there come Saturday evening.