Finding a way to beat Manchester City is the most difficult task in English football, yet at least Wolves boss Bruno Lage will understand exactly what he is up against.
City’s three Portuguese stars —defenders Joao Cancelo and Ruben Dias, and attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva — are among the best players in the Premier League and have been at the heart of the success enjoyed by Pep Guardiola’s team over recent seasons.
Coaching every age group at Benfica from 2004-12, Lage played a significant role in the rise of all three — as well as City goalkeeper Ederson.