Sterling penalty earns Man City win over 10-man Wolves

City dominated the second half, edging in front through Sterling's penalty - a decision that required a lengthy VAR check - in the 66th minute

Published : Dec 11, 2021 20:11 IST

Sterling's goal proved enough for City who picked up their sixth successive league win to move four points clear of Liverpool.
Sterling's goal proved enough for City who picked up their sixth successive league win to move four points clear of Liverpool.
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Sterling's goal proved enough for City who picked up their sixth successive league win to move four points clear of Liverpool.

England forward Raheem Sterling's 100th Premier League goal was enough to earn leader 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.

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.

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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.

However, one goal proved enough for City who picked up their sixth successive league win to move four points clear of Liverpool, which hosts 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.

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