Manchester City beat Palermo 3-0 as they prepare for their first Premier League game with Wolves. Erling Haaland broke the deadlock in the first half before two goals from Tijjani Reijnders put the game beyond their Italian hosts.

Pep Guardiola gave a first start to James Trafford and John Stones started for the first time in six months, before the manager made 10 changes at half-time and completed the set by replacing Haaland for youngster Divine Mukasa on the hour mark.

City survived a few defensive scares to pick up a clean sheet as well as a win and will look to build their rhythm for next Saturday at Molineux. Here are the player ratings from the Manchester Evening News.

Trafford: Fluffed his lines early with a clearance that was charged down but safe hands after that with plenty

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