John Stones strikes at the death as Manchester City beat Wolves
John Stones strikes at the death as Manchester City beat Wolves
John Stones scored a last-gasp header. Which was subject to a dramatic VAR call, to earn Manchester City a 2-1 win at Wolves.
City look like failing to capitalise on Arsenal slip-up at Bournemouth as they were held. After Jorgen Strand Larsen’s early opener for the dogg hosts was cancell out by Josko Gvardiol.
But Stones climb highest in the fourth minute of add time to power home Phil Foden corner and spark wild scenes of celebration.
They were cut short after Bernardo Silva was eventually flag for offside. 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 rule. That a backtracking Silva was not interfering with play and the goal stood.
It was a get out of jail free card for City. Who were well below their best, but they moved three points clear of the Gunners.
For Wolves it was heartbreak and not. What they deserved after a good performance, but they have claimed just one point from the opening eight games.
Boss Gary O’Neil has always said there has context behind their poor start. However he knows results have to arrive soon.
The hosts could not have dreamed for a better start as they went ahead in the seventh minute.
After beating the City press, Nelson Semedo was set free down the right. His excellent cross bisect Ederson and the City defence. Allowing Strand Larsen to slide into an empty net at the far post.
O’Neil stood motionless on the touchline, perhaps knowing the game was still in the very early stages.
Indeed, seconds after the restart, City almost ทางเข้า ufabet equalised as Silva low curling effort. That was destine for the far post until Sa got across to keep it out with a fine save.
City were pushing for an equaliser, but that left them exposed and another lightning quick break should have seen Wolves double their lead in the 19th minute.
Joao Gomes sent Semedo through on goal, but the Portuguese’s touch was heavy at the vital moment, allowing Ederson to come out and block his shot.