Manchester City's defender John Stones scores once again in the dying minutes of a game, securing a crucial 2-1 victory for his team against Premier League strugglers Wolves. Wolves, who were winless in seven games before this international break, put up a spirited performance against the superior Man City team, taking the lead early on. But Man City's resilience paid off as they equalized through a stunning long-range strike from Josko Gvardiol and ultimately sealed the win with Stones' late goal. With this win, Man City return to the top of the league, but will be overtaken by Liverpool if they beat Chelsea. This thrilling match reminds us yet again of Stones' ability to score important goals for his team.
Manchester City's John Stones Scores Late Winner Against Wolves
In a thrilling Premier League encounter, Manchester City defender John Stones scored a crucial late goal to secure a 2-1 victory over relegation-threatened Wolves.
Match Summary
Wolves, winless in their previous seven games, surprised Man City by taking an early lead through a well-worked team goal. However, the champions showed their resilience and equalized through a stunning long-range strike from Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol.
With both teams pushing for the winner, it was Stones who emerged as the hero. In the dying minutes of the game, he capitalized on a defensive error to fire home the winning goal.
Stones' Heroics
Stones has developed a reputation for scoring important goals for Manchester City, particularly in the dying minutes of games. This season, he has already scored three crucial winners, including the one against Wolves.
Impact on the League Table
The victory puts Manchester City back at the top of the Premier League table, one point ahead of Liverpool, who have a game in hand. However, Liverpool can overtake City if they defeat Chelsea in their upcoming fixture.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Who was the Wolves goalscorer? Raul Jimenez
2. How many goals has Stones scored for Manchester City this season? 3
3. What was the previous longest winless streak for Wolves? 4 games
4. Who is Manchester City's all-time leading scorer? Sergio Aguero
5. Who is the current manager of Wolves? Julen Lopetegui
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