Late Goal Seals Victory For Manchester City Against Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Wanderers faced Manchester City in an exciting Premier League match at Molineux Stadium on October 20, 2024.

The game ended with a score of 2-1 in favor of Manchester City, leaving Wolverhampton with a disappointing start to the season, with just one point from their first eight games.

The match began with a strong start from Wolverhampton. In the seventh minute, Jørgen Strand Larsen scored the first goal with a left-footed shot to the bottom left corner, assisted by Nélson Semedo. This early goal gave Wolverhampton a 1-0 lead.

However, Manchester City quickly responded. In the 33rd minute, Josko Gvardiol equalized with a right-footed shot from outside the box that went into the top right corner, assisted by Jérémy Doku. The first half ended with the score tied at 1-1.

As the second half progressed, both teams battled for control. In the dying moments of the match, Manchester City secured the win with a goal from John Stones in stoppage time. Stones scored with a header from very close range, assisted by Phil Foden following a corner kick. The goal was confirmed after a VAR review, bringing the final score to 2-1.

Wolverhampton’s Pablo Sarabia received a yellow card in the last minute, marking a challenging match for the team. Despite the loss, Wolverhampton showed determination but could not convert their chances into goals.

With this victory, Manchester City maintained their strong form in the Premier League, sitting at the top of the table with six wins and two draws. Meanwhile, Wolverhampton will need to regroup as they search for their first points of the season.

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