Pep Guardiola's side look to reclaim top spot in the EPL as they travel to Molineux to take on the Old Gold.
Bottom-of-the-table Wolves have another tough task ahead of them on Sunday as they host a Man City side that has the added incentive of going top of the English Premier League with a win at Molineux.
With Arsenal slipping to a shock defeat at Bournemouth yesterday and league leaders Liverpool not playing until later today, second place Man City will be determined to put further pressure on their title rivals with a statement win in the West Midlands.
Struggling Wolves are looking increasingly like relegation candidates, having picked up just 1 point from their seven matches so far this season, with Gary O'Neil's side's vulnerabilities in defense brutally illustrated in their 5-2 defeat away to Brentford last time out.
Wolverhampton Wanderers take on Manchester City on Sunday, Oct. 20, at Molineux Stadium, with kickoff set for 2 p.m. BST local time, making it a 9 a.m. ET or 6 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada and a 12 a.m. AEDT kickoff in Australia in the early hours of Monday morning.
Man City striker Erling Haaland became the highest-scoring male Norway player during the international break, thanks to a brace in his country's 3-0 win over Slovenia in the UEFA Nations League.
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Sunday's afternoon kickoff is exclusive to Sky Sports, showing on its Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League and UHD channels. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to get set up with a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the game.
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Match Recap: Wolves vs Man City
Manchester City were rescued by John Stones whose late winner secured a 2-1 win on their travels to Wolves in the Premier League.
City dominated possession and looked to push the struggling Midlands side deep into their own half. From the start, Pep Guardiola’s team looked to take control, but they were hit on the break and surprisingly went behind in the seventh minute.
Huge Bueno switched the ball out to the right wing where Nelson Semedo brought it under control and swept up the pitch. He curled a lovely pass into the far side of the box and Jorgen Strand Larson was waiting for a tap-in.
Wolves then looked to dig in and limit the space for City’s free flowing forwards. They were limited to shots from range despite 218 touches in Wolves final third in the first half alone. One of those shots got through, Josko Gvardiol getting forward and lacing a curling right foot finish into the far top corner.
City threw attacking wave after attacking wave at the Wolves defence, boosted by second half substitutes Phil Foden and Jack Grealish but there was no way through until Stones met Foden’s corner kick and nodded home to win the defending champions all three points.
Controversial Finish
City looked like failing to capitalise on Arsenal’s slip-up at Bournemouth as they were being held after Jorgen Strand Larsen’s early opener for the dogged hosts was cancelled out by Josko Gvardiol.
But Stones climbed highest in the fourth minute of added time to power home Phil Foden’s corner and spark wild scenes of celebration.
They were cut short after Bernardo Silva was eventually flagged for offside as he stood in front of goalkeeper Jose Sa, much to the delight of the Molineux crowd. However, after referee Chris Kavanagh checked the pitchside monitor he ruled that a backtracking Silva was not interfering with play and the goal stood.
Post-Match Reactions
John Stones, the match winner, was the first to speak to Sky Sports, stating that “it was a tough game” and that “these moments don’t come often for us.” He went on to praise Wolves's resilience.
Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City manager, praised Wolves’s performance, calling it “aggressive and strong.” He also emphasized the “unbelievable” impact of his substitutions, adding that he was “really pleased that we played the way we want to play.”
Guardiola’s comments reflect the difficult match that Wolves presented, despite their position in the table. They were able to thwart the league leaders and push them to their limits. However, as Guardiola’s comments emphasize, City was ultimately successful in demonstrating the strength of their attacking prowess.
Looking Ahead
The victory at Molineux sees City reclaim top spot in the table, though their lead is tenuous as Liverpool will have the opportunity to surpass them with a win over Chelsea later today. Wolves, on the other hand, remain bottom of the league, with just one point from eight games.
The late winner was a controversial one and sparked debate among pundits and fans alike. It highlights the role of VAR in modern football and how the technology can impact the outcome of matches in the most dramatic of ways. This match, however, demonstrated the resilience of a team facing a tough opponent. It showcased the exciting potential of a team still searching for its footing. It promises an exciting rest of the season.
