October 20, (THEWILL) – Manchester City claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, propelling them to the top of the English Premier League table. The win extended City’s unbeaten league run to a club record of 31 games.
The match at Molineux began with an early shock for the champions. In the seventh minute, Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen capitalised on a precise cross from Nelson Semedo, finishing calmly from close range. Despite City’s dominance in possession, they found themselves trailing.
Wolves had an opportunity to double their lead when Semedo faced goalkeeper Ederson one-on-one, but the City keeper made a crucial save. The equaliser came in the 33rd minute through an unlikely source. Defender Josko Gvardiol found space and curled a superb shot past Wolves’ goalkeeper Jose Sa.
The deciding moment arrived in stoppage time. John Stones, City’s defender, headed home the winner, subject to a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) check. The goal stood, sparking jubilant celebrations from manager Pep Guardiola and the travelling City supporters.
The victory puts Manchester City at the summit of the League on goal difference, amassing 20 points. They sit two points clear of Liverpool, who currently lead Chelsea at Anfield. In contrast, Wolves remain rooted to the bottom of the table with just one point, still seeking their first win of the 2024 season.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
