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Writer's pictureBobby Vincent

Man City 3-0 Wolves

Gabriel Jesus scored a brace to help Manchester City move back within four points off leaders Liverpool, beating Wolves 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium.

Jesus scored a first-half double, with one coming from the spot - whilst Wolves captain Conor Coady scored an own-goal late on to complete the scoring.

Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne were both left out of the starting XI, amid reports that the latter has fallen out with his boss Pep Guardiola.

Jesus celebrating his first goal of the match, after a spectacular Sane cross (image via Premier League).

City started the game perfectly to settle any nerves they have had pre-game; Jesus latched onto the end of a perfectly weighted Leroy Sane cross to tap in.

Boly was sent off not long after, shown a straight red card for a dangerous tackle on Bernardo Silva.

Wolves had suffered the worst possible start at the Etihad, and it looked like a long night in store for the visitors.

Jesus then collided with a goalpost after an attack and it looked serious. Thankfully, the Brazilian striker was okay to continue.

The champions were running the show and the likes of Bernardo and David Silva were getting on the ball all of the time; creating numerous chances for City.

Wolves were still fighting despite man-disadvantage and Jonny's low cross was inches away from finding his team-mate Diogo Jota, who surely would've scored.

However, any slight hopes Wolves had, were quickly gone, as Raheem Sterling's run resulted in him being brought down by Coady in the box. Penalty.

Jesus stepped up, and sent Rui Patricio the wrong way to give the hosts a commanding lead in Manchester.

After the restart, Sane had a great chance to make it 3-0; but he scuffed his shot after being found by B.Silva.

David Silva was taken off on the hour mark after making his 267th appearance for City, breaking the club's record. De Bruyne was his replacement.

The Belgium midfielder made an impact once coming on for the champions, with his dangerous cross being turned into his own net by Coady with around 15 minutes remaining.

 

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