Man City vs Wolves LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today
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It was the type of game against mid-table opposition at the Etihad that Manchester City typically make light work of and this victory, earned by the 100th Premier League goal of Raheem Sterling’s career, will keep the defending champions at the top of the table this weekend, no matter what happens elsewhere. City were good value for their win, too, improving considerably in the second half.
Yet that improvement and the three points only came once Wolverhampton Wanderers had been reduced to 10 men by one of the most ridiculous, self-inflicted sendings-off you are likely to see this season for Raul Jimenez, while the winning goal only came from a debatable penalty that summed up an inconsistent, at times unauthoritative display by referee Jonathan Moss.
Overall, this was a forgettable affair, and only Jimenez’s bizarre red card warrants committing to memory. At the end of the first half, after already being cautioned for a questionable foul on Rodri, Jimenez refused to move out of the way for the subsequent free-kick then immediately intercepted it, inviting Moss to show him a second yellow and a red.
Wolves’ game plan up to that point had produced a dour, lifeless first half that was nevertheless frustrating City’s attempts to break them down and ultimately working in their favour. Jimenez’s sending off ripped that blueprint up and City proceeded to rip Wolves apart, eventually taking the lead through Sterling and dominating against 10-man opponents in a manner not reflected by the 1-0 scoreline.
Norwich vs Man Utd
Manchester United are vying to win three consecutive league games for only the second time this season. They can keep successive Premier League clean sheets for the first time since a run of four from February to March 2021.
But, United have conceded nine goals in their last four Premier League away fixtures, as many as in their previous 16.
Norwich vs Man Utd
Norwich’s tally of 10 points is one fewer than they had at the same stage of their most recent Premier League season in 2019-20.
They have taken four points from two home games since Dean Smith became head coach, in contrast to one point out of a possible 15 at Carrow Road under Daniel Farke.
But, they have failed to score in nine Premier League matches this season, more than any other side.
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Norwich vs Man Utd
Norwich have lost eight of the last 10 Premier League meetings between the two teams. Manchester United have won on 11 of their last 13 visits to Carrow Road in all competitions.
The most recent encounter between the sides was an FA Cup quarter-final tie in June 2020, with United winning 2-1 away after extra-time.
Norwich vs Man Utd
Okay, just one more game to go today as Norwich City host Manchester United. Here’s a reminder of the two line-ups:
Norwich XI: Krul, Aarons, Hanley, Kabak, Giannoulis, Gilmour, Rupp, McLean, Sargent, Placheta, Pukki
Man Utd XI: De Gea, Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Telles, McTominay, Fred, Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford, Ronaldo
Elsewhere in the Premier League
Chelsea have won at Stamford Bridge after a tough game against Leeds ends 3-2 in favour of the Blues. Jorginho converted twice from the penalty spot.
Also in London Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 victory over Southampton at the Emirates Stadium.
Full-time: Liverpool 1 - 0 Aston Villa
90+4 mins: There goes the final whistle at Anfield. Mo Salah’s penalty is the only difference between the two teams! The Reds maintain their record of scoring in every game this season and move back to just one point behind Manchester City.
GOAL! Chelsea 3 - 2 Leeds ⚽️
90+4 mins: Chelsea earn another penalty after Antonio Rudiger is brought down in the box. Jorginho steps up and sends it the other way this time. Chelsea are in front once again! That should be that now at Stamford Bridge.
Liverpool 1 - 0 Aston Villa
90 mins: Four minutes of added time to play at Anfield. Will Liverpool close out this game or can Villa find an equaliser? The former looks the most likely outcome at the minute.
Liverpool 1 - 0 Aston Villa
87 mins: Penalty shout forAston Villa!
Morgan Sanson slides a through ball up to Danny Ings and plays him into the area. Alisson comes flying out of the box and kicks the ball away. It hits Matip and rebounds back into the box where Ings is waiting. The goalkeeper swipes at the ball and connects with the Aston Villa striker who goes down. There’s a VAR check but Alisson got just enough on the ball before taking out the man. No penalty.
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