John Stones stoppage-time header wins it for Manchester City as Wolves go Bottom of the table

• Controversy as Manchester City goal survives a VAR review.

• Stones scores a stoppage-time goal to win it.

• Gvardiol curls in a beauty to give City the equaliser.

• Strand Larsen scored after a sublime ball from Semedo.

Match Report

John Stones scored Manchester City’s late winner during stoppage time at Molineux to take them top of the Premier League table. Earlier in the day, Jorgen Larsen had opened the scoring for Gary O’Neil side as Wolverhampton took a shock lead. A sweeping move down the right saw Nelson Semedo’s low cross find Strand Larsen free to tap it at the far post. Wolves had another similar chance later and were denied by Ederson.

City dominated possession but Wolves put on a dogged defensive performance to protect their lead. It took a curling beauty from Gvardiol to provide Man City the eqaliser. The stand-in goalkeeper Sa got his hand to it but could not keep out the right-footed shot that was bound for the top corner. Sa impressed today, producing fine stops to Bernardo and Savinho attempts thus ensuring Wolves were level at halftime.

The second half saw Manchester City probing Wolves defence. They introduced Phil Foden and Jack Grealish to try a different style of wing threat, but Erling Haaland was contained. Wolves were close to seeing out a draw before the late drama of Stones header stunned Molineux. The home fans were furious with the decision to let the goal stand after a VAR review. As the on-field call was offside. Wolves were applauded by the crowd for their efforts but the loss put them at the bottom of the table.

Guardiola and Manchester City celebrated jubilantly as the win took them to the top of the table. Arsenal’s slip earlier gives City an edge in the fight for the League. They’ll be watching closely the next match when title rival Liverpool takes on an in-form Chelsea.