Manchester City beat Wolves as Gabriel Jesus hits two
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Gabriel Jesus scored twice as Manchester City moved back within four points of Premier League leaders Liverpool with a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Wolves.
The Brazilian struck after just 10 minutes at the Etihad Stadium and added a penalty before the break as City made easy work of their visitors, who had Willy Boly sent off after 19 minutes.
Boly, who controversially scored off his hand when the sides drew 1-1 at Molineux in August, received a straight red for a bad challenge on Bernardo Silva.
City wrapped up victory when a Kevin De Bruyne cross was turned into his own net by Wolves captain Conor Coady.
De Bruyne had started on the bench along with Sergio Aguero but, such is the depth of City's squad, their superiority was established long before either appeared in the second half.
Relive the action below.
What time does it start?
Manchester City vs Wolves kicks off at 8pm (GMT)
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports’ Premier League and Main Event channels from 7pm. Sky Sports subscribers can also watch the game via the Sky Go app.
The match will also be available on Now TV by grabbing a day pass for just £7.99. https://www.nowtv.com/watch-sky-sports-online
Highlights will be shown at 10pm on Sky Sports Premier League.
Player to watch…
Gabriel Jesus: The Brazilian’s early season woes look to be behind him after his four-goal show against Burton Albion. While the striker will face much sterner defences this season, importantly it seemed his confidence, his sharpness and the decisiveness of his movement all seemed to be in full flow. Wolves will no doubt prove to be resilient, and Jesus may prove to be a vital option to Guardiola going forward.
Form guide…
Manchester City: LLWWWW
Wolves: WLDWLW
Odds…
Manchester City to win: 2/11
Wolves to win: 15/1
Draw: 13/2
Prediction…
Manchester City to win 2-0
69 minutes
Rui Patricio does superbly to react quickly to Leroy Sane's diagonal ball beyond the Wolves defence, closing down on Raheem Sterling and smothering the winger's toe poke goalwards.
70 minutes
Fernandinho lets fly from 25 yards, and a hefty deflection loops the shot over the bar to earn a Manchester City corner.
72 minutes
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes...
Joao Moutinho trots off as Morgan Gibbs-White takes his place.
Ilkay Gundogan will be on shortly, too.
76 minutes
There'll be no hat-trick for Gabriel Jesus.
Sergio Aguero is the man summoned from the bench to take his place.
77 minutes
Another firmly-hit drive from Kevin De Bruyne, the time on the turn in the box, forces a strong save from Rui Patricio.
GOAL! Manchester City 3-0 Wolves (Conor Coady own goal, 78 minutes)
Three for Manchester City!
Kevin De Bruyne is the architect, a delectable whipped cross to the far post that may be destined for the corner regardless.
But the ball appears to take a flick off one or both of Romain Saiss and Conor Coady on its way into the net.
One for the dubious goals panel, but it is three.
80 minutes
The final touch came from the inside of Conor Coady's thigh and it seems the own goal will, unfortunately, be awarded to him.
Fernandinho wildly fires high as Manchester City press for four.
82 minutes
Just the 21 attempts for Manchester City this evening, including nine on target.
Wolves?
One...
85 minutes
Another of Kevin De Bruyne's driven crosses (this time from the right) looks to trouble the Wolves defence, but on this occasion he overhits the delivery and Ilkay Gundogan can't retrieve it at the far stick.
86 minutes
Ederson charges out of his area to get to a bouncing ball, and then decides he fancies a go in midfield, passing and moving on a couple of occasions, much to the delight of the home crowd.
He trots back to his net to an ovation from the Etihad, but a bewildered look from the manager suggests he felt differently.
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