Manchester City defeats Wolves to maintain lead in the Premier League

THE Manchester City confirmed the result he needed to continue in the lead of the Premier League. This Saturday, the team defeated the Wolves 1-0 at Etihad Stadium, for the 16th round of the competition, and reached the mark of 38 points, temporarily opening four of distance to the vice-leader Liverpool.

City was in control of the ball possession and imposed their game from the beginning to try to attack the opponent. But the team struggled to get through Wolverhampton’s defensive system and built few scoring opportunities.

The home team created their main plays with Bernardo Silva and Sterling, but didn’t threaten the Wolves goalkeeper much. However, as the first stage headed for a uneventful finale, Raúl Jiménez didn’t give space to a free-kick from the Citizens, received his second yellow card and was sent off in the 46th minute, leaving the visitors with one less for the entire second half.

Taking advantage of the numerical advantage, the Manchester team increased the pressure on Wolverhampton in the final 45 minutes. The hosts began to build more dangerous moves and almost went ahead at nine, when Gundogan received a cross from João Cancelo and headed into the goal. The ball passed by goalkeeper José Sá, but Coady appeared on top of the line to clear it.

However, City finally managed to open the scoring in the 17th minute. Bernardo Silva crossed, the referee understood that the ball hit João Moutinho’s arm inside the area and gave a penalty to the home team. Sterling went for the kick, finished low in the middle of the goal and opened the markers.

You Citizens continued with the offensive pace and created more other chances with Grealish and Gabriel Jesus, but both wasted. In the last moments, the team slowed down and started to manage the result. The Wolves rushed forward and nearly tied at 46, Kilman’s header, but Ederson defended and secured victory for the home team.