Wolves vs Manchester City Report
Scorers: Larsen 7’; Gvardiol 33’, Stones 90+5’
Manchester City Secure Late 2-1 Victory Over Wolves to Return to Premier League Summit
Manchester City struck late to defeat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1, extending their unbeaten Premier League run to 31 matches and reclaiming the top spot in the league.
Early Setback as Wolves Take the Lead
Despite Manchester City’s reputation for fast starts—having scored a league-high seven goals inside the first 20 minutes this season—it was Wolves who shocked the visitors with an early breakthrough.
After just seven minutes, Nélson Semedo’s searching ball found Jørgen Strand Larsen, who calmly slotted past Ederson to give Wolves a 1-0 lead. Pep Guardiola’s side responded quickly, with İlkay Gündoğan testing Wolves’ backup goalkeeper José Sá, who was deputising for the injured Sam Johnstone.
Sá was quick to push Gündoğan’s shot around the post, keeping the hosts ahead.
Wolves nearly doubled their advantage when Semedo went on a direct run through the middle, but Ederson was alert to deny the home side with a crucial save.
City’s Pressure Pays Off Through Gvardiol
Manchester City, known for their sustained pressure, finally broke through after half an hour. Joško Gvardiol, following up on his previous goal against Newcastle United, picked up the ball on the edge of the area and curled a stunning effort into the top-right corner.
Sá managed to get a fingertip on the shot, but it wasn’t enough to prevent City from equalising. As halftime approached, City’s Savinho nearly gave his side the lead with a powerful snapshot, but Sá was once again up to the challenge, getting down low to make the save.
By halftime, City had completed an astonishing 218 final-third passes compared to Wolves’ meagre five, a statistic that reflected City’s dominance but also highlighted Wolves’ defensive resilience.
Wolves Hold On Until Stones’ Late Heroics
Wolves showed glimpses of danger early in the second half, with Matheus Cunha bending a shot narrowly wide. However, much of the match saw the home side camped in their defensive third, as City continued to press.
Guardiola, sensing the need for fresh energy, turned to his bench, but the reigning champions found it difficult to create clear-cut chances as the game wore on. With tensions rising inside Molineux, Wolves looked to be holding on for a valuable point.
However, City’s persistence paid off late in the game. From a well-delivered corner, John Stones rose highest to head the ball into the back of the net, breaking Wolves’ hearts and securing all three points for City.
Wolves fans will take pride in their side’s battling performance against the reigning champions, but the late goal meant that Gary O’Neil’s side dropped to the bottom of the table.
Conclusion: City Return to the Summit, Wolves Drop to the Bottom
The late win puts Manchester City two points clear of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table, at least temporarily. Wolves, meanwhile, remain winless in the league this season, marking the first time since the 1980s that they have gone eight games without a victory to start a campaign.
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