Manchester City secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in a Premier League clash at Molineux Stadium on 20 October 2024, thanks to a stoppage-time header from John Stones, Softfootball reports.
Wolves stunned the Etihad giants early, with Jørgen Strand Larsen giving the home side the lead in the 7th minute after a smart finish set up by Nelson Semedo. The opening goal showcased Wolves’ intent to take the game to City despite the visitors dominating possession.
Manchester City responded in the 33rd minute when Joško Gvardiol scored with a header, assisted by Jeremy Doku, to level the score at 1-1. From then on, City largely controlled the match, registering 22 shots and 78% possession, but Wolves’ defensive resilience kept the scoreline tight.
The game remained tense until the dying moments, when Phil Foden’s delivery was met by John Stones in the 90+5th minute to clinch the victory. The goal survived a VAR review, sparking celebrations for the away team and heartbreak for the hosts.
Wolves showed fight throughout, with 22% possession and 8 fouls, managing to challenge City despite being outplayed in terms of passing and chances. City, meanwhile, made strategic substitutions including Jack Grealish and Matheus Nunes, maintaining their attacking threat until the final whistle.
The result keeps Manchester City on course at the top of the Premier League table, demonstrating their resilience and ability to secure points even when under pressure. Wolves, though disappointed, showed flashes of quality and will look to build on this performance in upcoming matches.
