Wolves vs Manchester City Review
Manchester City secured a late 2-1 victory over Wolves in the Premier League, marking their 31st consecutive unbeaten match and allowing them to move to second place in the league. Under Pep Guardiola, the team has been quick off the mark this season, scoring a league-leading seven goals within the first 20 minutes of matches.
However, they found themselves trailing after just seven minutes when a Wolves counterattack led to Nélson Semedo’s precise pass to Jørgen Strand Larsen, who finished past the onrushing Ederson. José Sá, filling in for the injured Sam Johnstone, was quick to save İlkay Gündoğan’s shot, and at the other end, Ederson made a crucial stop to prevent Semedo from extending Wolves’ lead.
After half an hour of relentless pressure, City finally found success when Joško Gvardiol picked up the ball at the edge of the area and followed up with a stunning curling shot that grazed Sá’s fingertips before finding the top-right corner. As halftime approached, Savinho nearly changed the game’s momentum with a close-range shot, but once again, Sá was quick to make the save.
Despite their complete control of possession, Guardiola’s team struggled to create significant opportunities in the closing minutes until John Stones scored a powerful header from a corner, disappointing Wolves fans. While Wolves supporters may take pride in their team’s effort against the defending champions, the inability to secure a win marks the first time since the 1980s that the West Midlands club has started a season without a victory in their first eight league matches. That late goal caused Gary O’Neil’s team to fall to the bottom of the league table, while City moved to second place, three points ahead of Arsenal in third.