Kick-Off: 18:30
Stadium: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton
Attendance: 31,319
Referee: Chris Kavanagh
The much-anticipated Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. and Manchester City on Sun 20 Oct 2024, was an intense showdown at the Molineux Stadium. Wolves came into the match with a string of disappointing results, but with the home crowd on their side, they hoped to turn things around. Manchester City, the defending champions, sought to maintain their dominance at the top of the table. This game, filled with goals, fouls, and last-minute drama, lived up to its billing as one of the key fixtures in the Premier League season.
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. vs Man City Head-to-Head
Before this encounter, the head-to-head record between Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. and Manchester City showed a clear advantage for the visitors. In their last 21 meetings, Manchester City had secured 14 wins, while Wolves managed just 5 victories. Their most recent clash, a 2-1 victory for Wolves in September 2023, had given the home side some hope going into this match.
| Wolves | Man City |
| 5 Wins | 14 Wins |
| 4 Home Wins | 6 Away Wins |
| 2 Draws | 2 Draws |
| 21 Games Played | 21 Games Played |
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. vs Man City Lineups
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. (3-5-2)
- Goalkeeper: José Sá (Portugal)
- Defenders: Santiago Bueno (Uruguay), Craig Dawson (England), Toti Gomes (Portugal)
- Midfielders: Rayan Aït-Nouri (Algeria), Mario Lemina (Gabon) (Captain), André (Brazil), João Gomes (Brazil), Nélson Semedo (Portugal)
- Forwards: Jørgen Strand Larsen (Norway), Matheus Cunha (Brazil)
Substitutes:
- Dan Bentley (GK)
- Matt Doherty
- Tommy Doyle (Subbed in at 45′)
- Pablo Sarabia (Subbed in at 90′)
- Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Subbed in at 90′)
- Carlos Forbs (Subbed in at 67′)
- Gonçalo Guedes (Subbed in at 80′)
Manchester City (4-1-4-1)
- Goalkeeper: Ederson (Brazil)
- Defenders: Rúben Dias (Portugal) (Captain), John Stones (England), Josko Gvardiol (Croatia), Rico Lewis (England)
- Midfielders: Mateo Kovacic (Croatia), Ilkay Gündogan (Germany), Bernardo Silva (Portugal), Savinho (Brazil), Jérémy Doku (Belgium)
- Forward: Erling Haaland (Norway)
Substitutes:
- Stefan Ortega (GK)
- Nathan Aké
- Jack Grealish (Subbed in at 73′)
- Matheus Nunes (Subbed in at 86′)
- Phil Foden (Subbed in at 66′)
- Manuel Akanji
- James McAtee
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. vs Man City First Half Highlights
Manchester City began to dominate possession, creating several chances, but struggled to break through the Wolves’ defense. Ilkay Gündogan and Bernardo Silva led the City midfield, constantly probing for an opening. City’s persistence finally paid off in the 33rd minute when Josko Gvardiol equalized with a precise right-footed shot into the top right corner of the net, assisted by a perfect cross from Jérémy Doku. The Croatian defender’s goal restored parity and gave City momentum heading into the final minutes of the half.
Despite City’s increased pressure, Wolverhampton held on, managing to clear several dangerous attacks. The half ended with the score tied at 1-1, with City dominating possession but Wolves looking dangerous on the counter-attack. City had significantly more chances but couldn’t capitalize further as José Sá made crucial saves to keep the match level at halftime.
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. vs Man City Second Half
The second half saw Manchester City intensifying their efforts to find a winning goal. Wolves maintained a solid defensive shape, with Mario Lemina and Craig Dawson playing key roles in disrupting City’s rhythm. City, however, continued their relentless pressure, forcing Wolves to defend deep. Wolves attempted to counter but were largely contained by City’s defense, led by Rúben Dias and John Stones.
As the half progressed, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola introduced substitutions to inject more creativity and pace, bringing on Phil Foden and Jack Grealish. This change added more width to City’s attack. Wolves also made changes, with Carlos Forbs and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde entering the game to refresh their forward line.
In the final minutes, City’s persistence was rewarded during injury time. In the 90+5th minute, a corner from Phil Foden found John Stones, who rose above the Wolves defense to head the ball into the top corner, giving City a late lead. The goal was initially reviewed by VAR for a possible foul but was confirmed, making it 2-1 to Manchester City.
Wolves pushed for an equalizer in the dying moments but could not find a way past City’s resolute defense. The match ended 2-1 in favor of Manchester City, marking another important victory as they continue their impressive Premier League campaign.
Full-Time: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 – 2 Manchester City
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. vs Man City Stats
| Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. vs Man City Stats | Wolves | Man City |
| Possession (%) | 22.2% | 77.8% |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 7 |
| Total Shots | 3 | 22 |
| Passes | 210 | 722 |
| Tackles | 26 | 14 |
| Clearances | 44 | 5 |
| Corners | 1 | 18 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Fouls | 8 | 5 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. vs Man City Timeline
- 07′: Jørgen Strand Larsen scores, Wolves 1-0.
- 20′: Nélson Semedo receives a yellow card.
- 33′: Josko Gvardiol scores, leveling the match at 1-1.
- 67′: Carlos Forbs replaces Matheus Cunha.
- 90′ + 5: John Stones scores the match-winning goal for Manchester City.
- 90′ + 8: Pablo Sarabia receives a yellow card for dissent.
Impact on the Points Table
This victory extends Manchester City’s unbeaten run and solidifies their position at the top of the Premier League table with 20 points, while Wolverhampton Wanderers remain near the bottom, struggling to find form this season.
Player Achievements & Man of the Match
- Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. vs Man City Man of the Match: Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City) – Gvardiol not only scored the equalizer but also showcased outstanding defensive work throughout the match.
- John Stones: His late goal secured the win for Manchester City.
- Jørgen Strand Larsen: Early goal for Wolves, though it wasn’t enough for a win.
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. vs Man City Commentary
Full-Time: Manchester City secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, thanks to a late VAR-awarded goal from John Stones. The win extends City’s unbeaten run.
90’+9′: The match concludes. Manchester City come out on top.
90’+8′: Pablo Sarabia is shown a yellow card.
90’+7′: VAR confirms John Stones’ goal, giving Manchester City the lead.
90’+5′: John Stones scores the winning goal for Manchester City, heading in a cross from Phil Foden.
90’+4′: Phil Foden’s shot is blocked.
90’+4′: Matheus Nunes’s shot is blocked.
90’+2′: A corner is awarded to Manchester City.
90’+1′: Jack Grealish wins a free kick after a foul by Mario Lemina.
90′: Five minutes of added time will be played.
89′: Bernardo Silva’s shot misses wide of the left post.
88′: Jack Grealish’s shot is saved by the Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper.
88′: A corner is awarded to Manchester City.
86′: Mateo Kovacic is replaced by Matheus Nunes for Manchester City.
83′: Bernardo Silva’s shot is blocked.
80′: Gonçalo Guedes replaces Jørgen Strand Larsen for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
79′: Toti Gomes wins a free kick after a foul by Ilkay Gündogan.
75′: The game resumes after a brief delay due to an injury to Bernardo Silva.
73′: Jack Grealish replaces Savinho for Manchester City.
70′: Savinho’s shot goes high and wide of the right post.
67′: Carlos Forbs replaces Matheus Cunha for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
66′: Phil Foden replaces Jérémy Doku for Manchester City.
65′: Ilkay Gündogan’s shot is saved by the Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper.
63′: A corner is awarded to Manchester City.
63′: Ilkay Gündogan’s shot is blocked.
63′: João Gomes is shown a yellow card.
61′: Mateo Kovacic wins a free kick after a foul by Mario Lemina.
59′: Rúben Dias’s header misses wide of the right post after a corner.
56′: Matheus Cunha’s shot misses wide of the right post.
55′: Ilkay Gündogan wins a free kick after a foul by João Gomes.
54′: Jérémy Doku’s shot goes high and wide of the left post.
54′: A corner is awarded to Manchester City.
54′: Rúben Dias’s shot is saved by the Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper.
51′: A corner is awarded to Manchester City.
50′: John Stones wins a free kick after a foul by Jørgen Strand Larsen.
47′: Bernardo Silva is caught offside.
46′: A corner is awarded to Manchester City.
46′: Tommy Doyle replaces André for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
45′: The second half begins.
45’+3′: A corner is awarded to Manchester City.
45’+2′: Savinho’s shot is saved by the Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper.
45’+1′: The fourth official indicates two minutes of added time.
45′: A corner is awarded to Manchester City.
40′: Jørgen Strand Larsen is caught offside.
39′: Savinho is shown a yellow card for a foul on Matheus Cunha.
39′: Matheus Cunha wins a free kick after a foul by Savinho.
39′: Mateo Kovacic’s shot is blocked.
36′: Savinho’s shot goes over the bar.
36′: A corner is awarded to Manchester City.
33′: Josko Gvardiol scores the equalizing goal for Manchester City, curling a shot into the top right corner.
32′: Rayan Aït-Nouri is caught offside.
32′: Bernardo Silva is fouled by José Sá.
31′: A corner is awarded to Manchester City.
26′: Jérémy Doku wins a free kick after a foul by João Gomes.
26′: João Gomes is fouled by Mateo Kovacic.
25′: João Gomes wins a free kick after a foul by Jérémy Doku.
23′: A corner is awarded to Manchester City.
20′: Nélson Semedo is shown a yellow card for a foul on Savinho.
20′: Savinho wins a free kick after a foul by Nélson Semedo.
19′: A corner is awarded to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
19′: Nélson Semedo’s shot is saved by the Manchester City goalkeeper.
17′: Bernardo Silva is guilty of handball.
17′: Bernardo Silva’s shot is blocked.
15′: Jérémy Doku’s shot is blocked.
15′: Savinho’s shot is blocked.
14′: Toti Gomes is shown a yellow card for a foul on Savinho.
14′: Savinho wins a free kick after a foul by Toti Gomes.
13′: The game resumes after a brief delay due to an injury to Jørgen Strand Larsen.
11′: Ilkay Gündogan’s header goes over the bar.
9′: A corner is awarded to Manchester City.
9′: Bernardo Silva’s shot is saved by the Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper.
7′: Jørgen Strand Larsen scores the opening goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers, converting a cross from Nélson Semedo.
6′: Jérémy Doku’s shot goes high and wide of the right post.
4′: A corner is awarded to Manchester City.
0′: The match begins.
The Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. vs Manchester City match on Sun 20 Oct 2024, was a dramatic affair that saw City emerge victorious with a 2-1 win. Despite Wolves’ best efforts, Manchester City’s relentless pressure and superior quality made the difference. The victory ensures City maintains their dominance at the top of the Premier League, while Wolves must regroup and focus on future fixtures to escape the relegation zone.
FAQs
- How did Wolverhampton Wanderers score their goal in the Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. vs Man City?
Jørgen Strand Larsen scored Wolves’ only goal in the 7th minute with a left-footed shot after a cross from Nélson Semedo. - Who was the Man of the Match in the Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. vs Man City match?
Josko Gvardiol, who scored the equalizer and played a crucial role in defense. - How did Manchester City win the Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. vs Man City match?
John Stones scored a header in the 90+5th minute, assisted by Phil Foden, following a corner. - What impact did the Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. vs Man City match result have on the points table?
Manchester City solidified their position at the top of the table, while Wolves continued to struggle near the relegation zone.
