Manchester City vs Wolves: Raheem Sterling’s penalty earns Man City 1-0 win –England forward Raheem Sterling’s 100th Premier League goal was enough to earn leaders Manchester City a 1-0 win over 10-man Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. Wolves were doing a fine job of frustrating City in the opening period before striker Raul Jimenez’s dismissal for two yellow cards in quick succession in first-half stoppage time changed the complexion of the game. Follow Live Football updates on InsideSport.IN
A 100 Premier League goals for Raheem Sterling and 100 clean sheets for the Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson at Manchester City. A lot to celebrate for Manchester City today including extending their lead at the top of the table.
The home side had plenty of chances to make the result more comfortable, with Jack Grealish’s struggles since becoming the British record transfer in the close season continuing as he missed from close range. City dominated the second half as a result, edging in front through Sterling’s penalty – a decision that required a lengthy VAR check – in the 66th minute.
FULL TIME | 3️⃣ points ✅
🔵 1-0 🐺 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/fFIjA7KFpU
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 11, 2021
However, one goal proved enough for City who picked up their sixth successive league win to move four points clear of Liverpool, who host Aston Villa later on Saturday, at the top of the standings.
Wolves, who battled hard as decisions went against them at the Etihad Stadium, stay eighth on 21 from 16 games. For more sports news and updates, follow us at Insidesport.IN
Manchester City vs Wolves: Raheem Sterling’s penalty earns leaders Man City win over 10-man Wolves; Jimenez receives two yellow cards in 31 secs
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