Manchester City secured a vital 2-1 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers thanks to a last-gasp header from John Stones.
City seemed set to miss the opportunity to capitalize on Arsenal’s slip-up earlier in the day after Jorgen Strand Larsen had given Wolves an early lead, only for Josko Gvardiol to equalize in the first half with a stunning 20-yard shot.
As the clock struck the fourth minute of added time, City earned a corner that would change everything.
Phil Foden delivered a pinpoint cross, met by John Stones, who leaped highest to send a powerful header past goalkeeper José Sá.
Initially, celebrations erupted, but they were briefly muted as a VAR check ensued due to an offside concern involving Bernardo Silva.
Ultimately, referee Chris Kavanagh deemed Silva’s position non-intrusive, allowing Stones’ goal to stand.
This crucial victory propelled City three points clear at the top and extended their Premier League unbeaten streak to a remarkable 31 games.
Wolves, under Gary O’Neil, have now secured only one point from their first eight games,
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