Stones’ stoppage-time winner lifts Man City, Liverpool edges Chelsea to reclaim top spot

John Stones’ stoppage-time header secured a dramatic 2-1 victory for Manchester City over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium on Sunday.

Wolves struck early, with Nelson Semedo delivering a perfect cross for Strand Larsen, who finished clinically within seven minutes.

Manchester City responded with pressure, as José Sa made a brilliant save to deny Bernardo Silva, while Ederson kept out a quick Wolves break led by Semedo.

City leveled the score in the 33rd minute when Josko Gvardiol unleashed a powerful 20-yard strike into the top left corner.

Wolves’ Sa was tested again before halftime, saving a close-range effort from Savinho.

Both teams threatened in the second half. Sa denied Ruben Dias from long range, while Matheus Cunha narrowly missed the target.

As City pressed for a winner, Silva’s shot hit the side-netting, and Matheus Nunes’ attempt was deflected over.

In the fifth minute of stoppage time, Stones headed in the decisive goal past a helpless Sa. Initially ruled offside due to Silva’s position, VAR overturned the decision, confirming the goal.

In another Premier League match, Liverpool reclaimed the top spot with a 2-1 win over Chelsea at Anfield.

Following Manchester City’s earlier victory, Liverpool faced a stern challenge under new manager Arne Slot.

Mohamed Salah opened the scoring with a first-half penalty after Levi Colwill fouled Curtis Jones. Chelsea equalized after the break with a composed finish from Nicolas Jackson.

Salah and Jones combined once again, with Jones netting the winner in front of the Kop.

The win puts Liverpool one point ahead of Manchester City and four points clear of Arsenal. Chelsea remains in sixth place, three points off the top four.

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