Manchester City’s relentless pursuit of a fifth consecutive Premier League title reached new heights on Sunday as they snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory at Wolves. The champions’ last-gasp goal, courtesy of John Stones, sparked controversy but ultimately sent them to the summit of the league standings.
Wolves stunned City early on when Jorgen Strand Larsen capitalized on a defensive lapse to give the hosts a surprise lead. However, City’s resilience shone through as Josko Gvardiol equalized with a stunning curler before halftime.
As the match entered its dying moments, Stones emerged as the unlikely hero. His headed goal from a corner was initially disallowed for offside, but a VAR review overturned the decision, sending Guardiola and his players into raptures.
Wolves protested vehemently, claiming that Bernardo Silva had interfered with goalkeeper Jose Sa’s view and obstructed his ability to make a save. However, referee Chris Kavanagh stood by his decision after consulting the pitchside monitor.
City’s victory extended their unbeaten run in the league to 31 games, a new club record. They are now two points clear of Liverpool, who have a chance to reclaim top spot later on Sunday.
Guardiola’s men have set a blistering pace this season, winning six of their eight league matches. Their only blemish came in a 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Community Shield.
Despite the absence of Erling Haaland’s usual goalscoring exploits, City’s attacking prowess was evident throughout the match. They created numerous chances but were often thwarted by Wolves’ resolute defense.
In the end, it was Stones’ late intervention that secured the three points for City. The defender’s goal was a testament to the champions’ never-say-die attitude and their ability to grind out results even when not at their best.
