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By Daniel Davis and Harry Bamforth and Tom Collomosse At Molineux Stadium and Jack Gaughan At Molineux Stadium Published: 22: 30 AEDT, 20 October 2024 | Updated: 02: 56 AEDT, 21 October 2024 491 View comments Gary O'Neil's struggling Wolves face current title holders Manchester City at Molineux Stadium. O'Neil's outfit have had a nightmare start to the Premier League this season, picking up only one single point from seven games and sit bottom of the table heading into today's clash. On the other hand, Pep Guardiola's City have got off to a flying start, winning five of their seven games. They remain undefeated in the league thus far. Follow Mail Sport's live coverage below for the live score, team news, latest updates and reaction.   By Dan Davis We're wrapping up our coverage now - but thanks for sticking with us! For all the fallout - and there will be plenty more of it - stay tuned to our website. Enjoy your evenings. By Dan Davis Gary O'Neil, Wolves boss, speaking to the BBC: By Dan Davis Gary O'Neil, Wolves boss, speaking to Sky Sports: By Dan Davis Micah Richards, speaking on Sky Sports: By Dan Davis Daniel Sturridge, speaking on Sky Sports: By Dan Davis It's been a mixed verdict from the experts. Let's take a look. .. By Dan Davis Pep Guardiola, Manchester City boss, speaking to the BBC: By Dan Davis Pep Guardiola, Manchester City boss, speaking to Sky Sports: By Dan Davis John Stones, Manchester City defender, speaking to Sky Sports: By Dan Davis Oh boy. Imagine how Gary O'Neil must be feeling right now. He certainly made his dislike of VAR clear during his time at Bournemouth (as I saw first-hand) and it's haunting him at Wolves too. His side fought valiantly at Molineux but to ship a last-gasp winner like that. .. ouch. The fallout from that will rumble on and on. Let's start with some quotes from the City camp, shall we? By Harry Bamforth Right, it's time for me to dash off. Sad, I know. But there is no need to worry, the brilliant Dan Davis is coming over to continue the reaction. It's been a controversial afternoon, so there is lots to get through. By Harry Bamforth Oh, now this is interesting. I think we all believed that the goal was initially given on the pitch - it certainly looked that way to me. Apparently not, though. .. The Premier League have revealed it was initially disallowed on the pitch before being overturned by VAR. Now that makes things even more controversial. By Harry Bamforth Manchester City simply don't know how to lose, do they? The champions have now gone 31 Premier League matches without being on the end of a defeat. That's a club record and is the best from a Premier League club since Liverpool from 2019 to 2020. Simply superb. By Harry Bamforth Right, I'm going to chime in on this now. I don't think that John Stones' goal should have stood after watching the replay. Bernardo Silva clearly backs into Jose as as the corner comes into the box, he puts him off. While he may come away from him as John Stones heads the ball, it's still enough to make a difference. I'm surprised Chris Kavanagh stuck with his decision. By Harry Bamforth John Stones is getting a knack for this, isn't he? That's now twice in four games that the defender has come up trumps for City with the last kick of the game. It was one hell of a header, as soon as he rose into the air I could just see what was going to happen. This time, Stones could go mental in the celebrations for a short period, unlike with what happened against Arsenal. The man for the big occasion. By Harry Bamforth Right, it's time to watch the controversial goal. .. At first viewing, it looks like there is nothing controversial about it. But just watch Bernardo Silva and Jose Sa, does the City man interfere with play. Let me know what you think. By Harry Bamforth Manchester City have done it, unbelievable. The game might be over but this controversy will be talked about for some time. Gary O'Neil charges straight over to the referees, he is absolutely raging at the decision. What an end to the match. By Harry Bamforth Oh my word, the goal has been given! The drama keeps coming, Chris Kavanagh sticks to his decision despite being sent to the screen. We almost never see that, I was preparing to write that the goal had been ruled out. Chaos. By Harry Bamforth Wait a minute. .. I can't believe what I am seeing, Chris Kavanagh has been sent to the screen. he is checking to see if Bernardo Silva is obstructing Jose Sa as John Stones heads in. This would be so harsh. By Harry Bamforth I can't believe it. .. John Stones breaks Wolves' hearts right at the death just like he did against Arsenal. He leaps highest to head home from a corner and races straight over to the away end. That is what champions do! By Harry Bamforth Molinuex are not happy with their former flame Matheus Nunes. Boos ring out as he wins the ball and then launches a counter-attack for Manchester City. Those jeers soon change to cheers as he blazes over the bar at the end of the move. By Harry Bamforth It's not going to happen, is it? Jack Grealish overhits a cross and bends it straight into the gloves of Jose Sa. Just two more minutes for Wolves to survive. By Harry Bamforth It's officially squeaky bum time! The board goes up and there will be five minutes of stoppage time. Can Wolves hold on? By Harry Bamforth Joao Gomes gets a standing ovation as he plods off the pitch, his afternoon is done. He is replaced by Bellegrade for the final few minutes as Wolves try and close this out. By Harry Bamforth Wolves are putting their bodies on the line here. They scramble all over the place as Manchester City try and force the ball home in the area. It eventually lands at Jack Grelaish's feet but he can only drive it into the hands of Jose Sa. Time is running out. By Harry Bamforth Wolves fans seem happy to see Matheus Nunez at Molineux. .. not. Boos ring around the ground as he comes onto the pitch to replace Mateo Kovacic. Imagine if he scores the winner. By Harry Bamforth There are huge cheers as Wolves manage to muscle Erling Haaland off the ball in the box. ]The striker has rarely had a kick, it's almost like he hasn't even been playing in all honesty. By Harry Bamforth That effort sums up this game. Joao Gomes smashes the ball into the side-netting with almost no one around him. His hands go to his head because he knows just how poor the strike is. By Harry Bamforth If you have sat through this drab second half like I have, I commend you. If you haven't and are trying to picture what it's like based on these posts, I wouldn't do it. Football in its blandest form. By Harry Bamforth Jorgen Strand Larsen goes down clutching his calf and that's going to be the end of his afternoon. he hobbles off to rapturous applause as he is replaced by Goncalo Guedes. It's his goal that has them still fighting for a point as it stands. By Harry Bamforth I'm going to admit, this game has been pretty pants this half. I am finding myself struggling to write about things, which is unlike me. I can blab for days. Let's hope we get some drama in the final few minutes. .. By Harry Bamforth Bernardo Silva is down and does not look in a great way. He is getting some treatment after a collision with his own team-mate, Phil Foden. It's been one of them days. By Harry Bamforth That's the last we are going to see of Savinho, he is being hooked. Jack Grealish is the winger that replaces him and he looks like he means business. The luxury of bringing on a £100million player when you are struggling must be nice, eh? By Harry Bamforth Is it going to be one of those days for Manchester City? I think it might be. Savinho gets the ball in acres of space and once again smashes it miles over the bar. He surely has to at least test Jose Sa there. By Harry Bamforth Oooh, that's better from the hosts. Carlos Forbs is already making an impact as he races away on the left-hand side as Wolves break. His fend product is poor, though. H produces something that is neither a shot or a cross in truth. By Harry Bamforth Right on cue, eh? Phil Foden finally gets onto the pitch as he replaces Jeremy Doku. He must need another little warm-up after all that waiting. Meanwhile, Carlos Forbs comes on for Matheus Cunha for Wolves. By Harry Bamforth This game is starting to get feisty now, I like it. Now it's Jorgen Strand Larsen's turn to get into a little tussle as he clashes with Rico Lewis. It's worth noting that throughout the last five minutes, Phil Foden has been waiting to come on. By Harry Bamforth After all that, Ilkay Gundogan bends the set piece wide. I felt like I was waiting for that free-kick for about five minutes, it felt like an age. All for him to miss. By Harry Bamforth Chris Kavanagh, that's poor. The referee books Joao Gomes as he gets involved in a wrestling match with Mateo Kovacic as the free-kick is waiting to be taken. It takes two to tango, that; 's all I'm saying. By Harry Bamforth Oooooh, now that is silly from Mario Lemina. He gives away a free-kick right on the edge of the area after taking a swipe at Mateo Kovacic. It's soft, but it's a foul. By Harry Bamforth I agree, Jack! While it feels like Manchester City will inevitably get their goal, they aren't exactly causing Wolves too many problems. Well, just as I say that Jose Sa smothers Josko Gvardiol as he looks set to score. But still, my point stands. .. By Jack Gaughan At Molineux Stadium By Harry Bamforth Now that would have put the cat amongst the pigeons. Out of nowhere Matheus Cunha races forward and makes his way to the edge of the box. He has no options so just has a crack and his effort flies inches wide of the far post. A great effort. By Harry Bamforth Just as I was slamming this game for its lack of entertainment, Ruben Dias tries to spice things up. he is reduced to having a pop from distance, and it's a decent effort. But Jose Sa does what he has been doing for most of the game and gets low to palm it away. Sa is on fire today. By Harry Bamforth This second half has not been quite as exciting as the first, thus far. I want to report that exciting things are happening, but there is not really much happening at all, in all honesty. Same old story, lots of passing about from Manchester City. By Harry Bamforth It's not been Erling Haaland's day whatsoever. He miskicks the ball as it comes his way in the box which is so unlike him. He does not look like a happy bunny right now. By Harry Bamforth I thought Pancake Day was in February? Milinuex is just so flat, only a few brief chants are breaking out, but other than that the atmosphere is quiet. They need something to make them cheer, but Manchester City are not allowing that to happen. By Harry Bamforth Right then, we are back underway. Gary O'Neil has made a change at the break as he brings on from Manchester City academy star Tommy Doyle. Andre is the unfortunate midfielder who makes way for him. By Harry Bamforth Anthony Hay, Mail Sport: By Tom Collomosse At Molineux Stadium By Harry Bamforth Manchester City and screamers are a match made in heaven. Josko Gvardiol's strike in the 33rd minute is their seventh goal from outside of the box already this season. They are proving that sometimes you juts have to back yourselves and have a pop from distance. They make for brilliant viewing, I must say. By Harry Bamforth Micah Richards, former Manchester City defender, on Sky Sports: By Harry Bamforth I'm going to keep saying it, Josko Gvardiol is wasted at left-back. Whenever I watch him play, he is almost playing like a left winger. He is always so far up the pitch. His positioning allows him to get some big chances with regularity, it's impressive. In fact, Gvardiol's equaliser for Manchester City means he's now the top-scoring defender in the Premier League in 2024, with six goals. The modern-day John Terry, but with tekkers. By Harry Bamforth If you haven't seen Josko Gvardiol's strike yet, you simply have to watch it now. You'd think he was a 20-goal-per-season striker based on the way he shaped up to shoot. As soon as te ball left his boot, you just knew where it was ending up. A truly sensational strike. By Harry Bamforth Wolves do indeed hold on, just about. The hosts look absolutely knackered as they walk off the pitch, they had to work so hard to try to hold off City in that first half. They were managing it until Josko Gvardiol arrowed a ball into the top corner. All-in-all, Gary O'Neil will be happy at the break. By Harry Bamforth What a save that is from Jose Sa! He is proving his worth to Gary O'Neil as he keeps Wolves in this match. The stopper gets low brilliantly to stop a low drive from Savinho nestling in the corner. A top stop. By Harry Bamforth Wolves have two minutes to try and survive this Manchester City onslaught. Can they manage it? I'm not so sure. By Harry Bamforth I can't remember the last time Wolves actually carried the ball out of their own half. The hosts have barely touched it, Manchester City have them pinned back and they just can't get out. It would be a miracle if they hold on to this draw. By Harry Bamforth There are ironic cheers as Savinho picks up Manchester City's first booking of the afternoon. He hacks down a marauding Matheus Cunha who tries to beat three or four City men. By Harry Bamforth Savinho tries to replicate his team-mate. .. but no. The ball rolls the Brazilian's name and he sees his name in lights just like Josko Gvardiol did. However, he balloons the ball closer to the roof of the stadium than the net. By Harry Bamforth I think Josko Gvardiol may be wasted as a full-back. His catalogue of goals are just so impressive, to add that sensational strike to the goal he netted against Newcastle is crazy. The amount of talent in that lads boots really is something else. Special. By Harry Bamforth WHAT A GOAL THAT IS! Manchester City are level through an absolute stunner from Josko Gvardiol. He cuts inside and arrows the ball into the top right corner in spectacular fashion. Like a striker in his prime, not a defender. By Harry Bamforth Every passing minute in this match feels like a little win for Wolves. Yes, it's only the first-half, but they are defending so resiliently. I'm not sure how long it will last, though. By Harry Bamforth How have Wolves survived there? The ball is smashed across the face of goal with three Man City players lurking to smash it home, including Erling Haaland. But none of them can reach it. .. I'm not quite sure how. Haaland looks to the sky in frustration. By Harry Bamforth John Stones, is that really you? The centre-back has just passed the ball out of play while under practically no pressure. Not like him. By Harry Bamforth Now Jeremy Doku gets one back on Joao Gomes by winning a free-kick in a dangerous position. Wolves manage to get it clear but it doesn't take long for the visitors to win it back and build more pressure. This is relentless. By Harry Bamforth It's just not going Manchester City's way so far, it really isn't. They work the ball around the box for what feels like an age, I think I got some grey hairs it felt like that long. At the end of it, Joao Gomes wins the ball off Jeremy Doku and then goes down and wins a free-kick. He beats the grass in celebration. By Jack Gaughan At Molineux Stadium By Harry Bamforth Nelson Semedo is constantly involved today, but this time not in a good way. He gets involved in a tussle and I'm not sure I have ever seen the yellow card be pulled out that quickly. Deserved it, though. By Harry Bamforth How have Wolves not doubled their lead there? I'll tell you why, it's because of Jsko Gvardiol. Nelson Semedo is one-on-one with Ederson as the hosts break and from nowhere Gvardiol recovers to put him off. Semedo still gets the shot away, but Ederson manages to smother him. That is a huge, huge save. By Harry Bamforth Molinuex cheers as the free-kick is blocked and then again when Wolve shook the ball clear. This could be a long 75 minutes for the hosts, they are just going to be backs against the wall. By Harry Bamforth Now that is what you call clumsy. Toti falls over the ball on the edge of the box and Savinho pinches it off him. The centre back then panics and hacks him down, earning himself a yellow card. Now City have free-kick in goalscoring territory. .. By Tom Collomosse At Molineux Stadium By Harry Bamforth Oh dear. .. Wolves' early hero is now down and struggling, he looks in quite a bit of pain. Oh wait, just as I type that he jumps back to his feet and is ready to get on with it. Maybe he just wanted a breather. By Harry Bamforth Manchester City almost respond instantly. Bernardo Silva runs onto Savinho's low cross and tries to bend home a brilliant strike. It looks destined to nestle into the corner but Jise Sa palsm it away at full stretch. A top save. What a game we have on our hands. By Harry Bamforth It's a dream start for Wolves! I did not see that coming, the hosts sucker-punch Manchester Cit inside just seven minutes. Nelson Semedo bends a stunning ball low to the back post and Jorgen Strand Larsen prods it home. Molineuz goes absolutely berserk! By Harry Bamforth Manchester City are squeezing the life out of Wolves already. They pin the hosts back into their own box but just overplay the ball and can't fashion a chance. But they recycle the ball and Ilkay Gundogan backheels the ball for Jeremy Doku to run onto. The Belgian steams in and smashes it high and wide of the goal. By Harry Bamforth Rayan Ait-Nouri wins his first battle against Savinho. The Brazilian tries to break down the right but the full-back gets low and slides the ball behind for a corner. The Wolves fans cheer, they loved that. By Tom Collomosse At Molineux Stadium By Harry Bamforth The pre-game atmosphere is already being sucked out of the stadium but Manchester City taking early control of this match. I mean, it's to be expected. City are just going to be patient and Wolves will sit back. The pattern has already formed. By Harry Bamforth That music has really got me going, I'm well up for this one now. Wolves fans will be hoping it has the same effect on their team as they huddle up before taking to their positions. There is a huge roar from the stands as the home side get us underway. Let's hope we are in for a cracking 90 minutes! By Harry Bamforth Oooooo, there are lost fo flames as the two teams come out. I love ti when stadiums use pyro in that way, it really sets the scene. The fans will also need it too, it's very windy and chilly today. The Premier League anthem has now been and gone and Wolves fans are having a sing-song. We are nearly there. By Harry Bamforth Erling Haaland could have a field day today. Wolves have not kept a clean sheet in their last 17 Premier League games. Yep, you read that right. They are also yet to pick up a win at Molineux so far this season. No home comforts. Haaland will be licking his lips. By Jack Gaughan At Molineux Stadium By Harry Bamforth Erling looks excited, and I feel the same way. We are now just over 10 minutes away from the game getting underway, so it's time for excitement levels to go up. There is a buzz around the ground, this feels like it could be a belter. By Tom Collomosse At Molineux Stadium By Harry Bamforth Now this is impressive. Pep Guardiola usually takes a while to trust young players, Phil Foden is a good example of that. But Rico Lewis is now slowly becoming his go-to full-back, he has now reached 25 league matches already at just 19 years of age. By Harry Bamforth Pep Guardiola, Manchester City boss, speaking on Sky Sports: By Harry Bamforth I wonder what is going through Pep Guardiola's mind right now? The Spaniard loves to have some time to himself before the warm-ups get underway, he just chills in the dugout. Whenever I see him do it, though, he always looks deep in thought and almost certainly never looks happy. So, come on, Pep - cheer up! By Harry Bamforth Don't worry, the subheading is a joke. .. sort of. I mean, by Erling Haalasnd's standards, two league games without a goal is a drought. He does have 10 goals in the opening seven games, though. Mental, right? I'm sure he will be keen to get back on the scoresheet today. By Harry Bamforth So, now we know why there is no Sam Johnstone. Gary O'Neil has confirmed that the goalkeeper picked up an injury during the international break. It has given Jose Sa a chance to prove e why he should be number one once more. Will he take it? By Harry Bamforth Rayan Ait-Nouri looks like he means business. I mean, he is going to have a very busy day ahead of him with Jeremy Doku running at him, so he will need to be focused. Meanwhile, Jose Sa looks happy to be back in the fold, and so he should. Always nice to see players in high spirits. By Harry Bamforth Alan Shearer, former Newcastle striker, speaking to Betfair: By Harry Bamforth Could Wolves stun Manchester City again? I mean, if they manage to beat Pep Guardiola's side, I will be sat in my chair open-mouthed - speechless. Put it this way, not many people are backing them. If they do get the three points, it will be the first time they have won consecutive home league games against City since 1996. It's been a while, eh? By Harry Bamforth Gary O'Neil, Wolves boss, speaking on Friday: By Harry Bamforth Wolves are in dire need of some points, they really are. They are yet to win in the Premier League this season have lost six of their opening seven games. Gary O'Neil's side have been handed some tonkings too, they have the worst defence in the league having conceded 21 goals already. They can't keep going in that vain or the Championship will be at the doorstep sooner rather than later. But, I'm not sure they will expecting to get a win today against this juggernaut of a Manchester City side. Wolves fans, would you be happy with a draw? By Tom Collomosse At Molineux Stadium By Harry Bamforth We've heard this before. Manchester City chase history every week it seems, I feel like I am always writing subheadings like this one. They are currently 30 Premier League matches unbeaten - I know, pretty crazy, right? If they win today, they will set a club record for the most consecutive league matches without defeat. Only six Premier League sides have managed to go on a run of over 30 games. It would be one hell of a feat. By Tom Collomosse At Molineux Stadium By Harry Bamforth We have our answer. .. Phil Foden has to settle for the bench as Pep Guardiola opts for Ilkay Gundogan and Mateo Kovacic as the midfield two. Not bad, eh? Savinho is also back in to start after being benched in the win against Fulham. By Harry Bamforth Jose Sa is back in to the fold. The Portuguese keeper has restored his place back between the sticks for Wolves with Sam Johnstone not even making the squad. Sa is one of two changes from the side that were thumped by Brentford before the international break. Santi Bueno lines up at the heart of defence. By Jack Gaughan At Molineux Stadium By Harry Bamforth I wonder what midfield Pep Guardiola is going to pick today? Honestly, I'd find it hard to tell you with the injuries they have stacking up there. Guardiola confirmed that Kevin de Bruyne will not be ready to face Wolves today, which is a major blow for the champions. And with Rodri out for the season, the middle of the park is becoming a problem for City. So, will it be Mateo Kovacic with Phil Foden? Or will Matheus Nunes start against his former side? We will find out in a few moments. By Harry Bamforth Oh boy were we treated to a cracking day of football yesterday. We had all been desperate for the return of the Premier League during the international break and it returned with a bang. The main talking point has to be Arsenal's loss away at Bournemouth, not many people saw that one coming, did they? Well, I certainly didn't. There were five red cards - a record on a Saturday in the league - 21 goals, comebacks, last-minute winners, and bags more drama. Here are the results in full: By Harry Bamforth The last time Manchester City rocked up at Molineux, things did not quite go to plan. They only lost three matches on their way to a fourth consecutive title, and this very fixture was one of them. So, Pep Guardiola knows just how hard matches away at Wolves can be. Today, he will be looking for revenge. I mean, it's not often his City team get done over like they did here last term, he will almost certainly want to put it right. However, this Wolves side is so desperate for points that they will fight for every last ball on that pitch. It's such an enticing affair, I can't wait. By Harry Bamforth Are you all ready for more action? I am only just about recovering from yesterday's drama-filled afternoon of action, it was breathless. Now we are back again, though, and Manchester City will be hoping to capitalise on Arsenal's slip-up against Bournemouth. They face a Wolves side who came into the weekend at the foot of the table with just one point. It should be an easy game for City then, right? Well, that's not how football works as the Cherries proved yesterday, Gary O'Neil's side won't just roll over today. It's go the potential of being a cracking match in the West Midlands and to say I am excited is an understatement. So, with that being said, let's get this show on the road. Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group