MANCHESTER – Manchester City moved within four points of Premier League leaders Arsenal after a professional 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Etihad Stadium. In a tactical surprise by Pep Guardiola, Erling Haaland started the match on the bench, but his replacement, Omar Marmoush, needed only six minutes to justify the selection by opening the scoring.
The Cityzens dominated the first half and doubled their lead just before the interval. Antoine Semenyo, who was a constant threat on the wing, found the net in stoppage time to make it 2-0. Semenyo nearly grabbed a second in the 77th minute, but his powerful effort rattled the post.
Guéhi’s Imposing Debut All eyes were on Marc Guéhi as the former Crystal Palace defender made his City debut. Starting alongside Khusanov, Guéhi looked composed and commanding, helping Gianluigi Donnarumma secure a clean sheet. The defensive line was rounded out by O’Reilly and an improvised Matheus Nunes at right-back.
Pressure on Arsenal With this win, City now sits comfortably in second place with 46 points, three ahead of Aston Villa. The pressure now shifts to Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal (50 points), who face a daunting trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Sunday.
Match Summary:
- Final Score: Man City 2-0 Wolves
- Goals: Marmoush (6′), Semenyo (45+2′)
- Man of the Match: Antoine Semenyo
Ronald Mike is a football writer covering the English Premier League, providing match analysis, tactical insight, and coverage of key rivalries and title races across the season.
