Manchester Metropolis made mild work of Wolves as Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden all scored in a complete victory at Molineux in Saturday’s early kick off.
Grealish turned in Kevin De Bruyne’s cross for the opener within the first minute earlier than Haaland made it 2-0 by firing in after Wolves gave away possession.
Nathan Collins was despatched off for a ludicrously excessive boot on Grealish and whereas Bruno Lage’s facet remained aggressive for big elements of the second half, Metropolis extinguished any hope of a comeback when Foden cleverly flicked in one other De Bruyne cross to seal the end result.
The Residents have been straight into their work within the first minute as a depraved De Bruyne cross was tapped in by Grealish, responding completely after he was criticised for his exhibiting within the victory over Borussia Dortmund in midweek.
Wolves did maintain some strain within the opening quarter-hour as Goncalo Guedes examined Ederson on the close to put up, however it amounted to nothing earlier than Metropolis prolonged their lead.
Bernardo Silva performed in Haaland who made mincemeat of Max Kilman, weaving out and in of the defender earlier than firing in low past the outstretched Jose Sa.
That purpose made the Norwegian the primary participant in Premier League historical past to attain in every of his first 4 away video games within the competitors.
The champions’ job obtained an entire lot simpler when Collins noticed pink for an unsightly problem on Grealish. The defender jumped in along with his studs exhibiting and caught the Metropolis winger within the midriff, being dismissed instantly by referee Anthony Taylor.
Wolves began the second half in promising spirit, unsettling Metropolis and venturing ahead with out creating any clear-cut alternatives. Metropolis butchered a counter in response, with De Bruyne’s move lagging behind Foden and permitting Wolves to regain their form.
The house facet saved punching above their weight and created an honest likelihood when a driving run from Rayan Ait-Nouri fell to Guedes, however the ahead might solely slice his effort horribly when effectively positioned within the field.
Nevertheless, Metropolis quickly made positive of the end result with a 3rd purpose as De Bruyne whipped in a ball for Foden to divert neatly previous Sa into the far nook.
The win takes Pep Guardiola’s facet to the highest of the Premier League standings, whereas Wolves are down in sixteenth.
GK: Jose Sa – 5/10 – Given no likelihood for both purpose within the first half. Few furry moments in possession which he obtained away with.
RB: Jonny Otto – 5/10 – Troubled by Grealish’s fast toes all afternoon.
CB: Nathan Collins – N/A – Grealish was nowhere close to purpose when Collins caught him excessive with an outstretched leg. A completely ludicrous problem and deservedly despatched off with Wolves 2-0 down.
CB: Max Kilman – 6/10 – Given a torrid time by Haaland earlier than the Norwegian scored Metropolis’s second. Shook that off and was extra composed within the second half.
LB: Rayan Ait-Nouri – 6/10 – Wanted an additional contact from time to time which drew groans from the house crowd. Direct working within the second half was much more purposeful.
CM: Matheus Nunes – 6/10 – Managed to steal just a few interceptions and obtained Wolves transferring ahead within the second half.
CM: Ruben Neves – 7/10 – Made a few essential tackles earlier than dropping into defence following Collins’ dismissal. Distributed effectively on the again and was a number one determine.
CM: Joao Moutinho – 6/10 – Spirited efficiency from the veteran within the second half however little extra.
RW: Pedro Neto – 6/10 – Dragged one respectable alternative large and was effectively shackled by Cancelo all through. Regarded threatening however closing ball waslacking.
ST: Daniel Podence – 5/10 – Just a few moments of promise that normally resulted in disappointment.
LW: Goncalo Guedes – /10 – Lazy in failing to trace De Bruyne earlier than Grealish made it 1-0. Fluffed Wolves’ greatest likelihood
SUB: Hwang Hee-chan (70′ for Guedes) – 5/10
SUB: Boubacar Traore (70′ for Podence) – 5/10
SUB: Nelson Semedo (81′ for Ait-Nouri) – N/A
SUB: Chem Campbell (86′ for Neto) – N/A
GK: Ederson – 6/10 – Simply the one save for Ederson to make all afternoon. Good distribution.
RB: John Stones – 7/10 – Charged ahead however his channel was exploited just a few occasions when Wolves countered.
CB: Manuel Akanji – 7/10 – Hardly ever misplaced a move and his job obtained simpler when Wolves went down to 10 gamers.
CB: Ruben Dias – 7/10 – By no means troubled by any working in behind and recovered possession effectively.
LB: Joao Cancelo – 7/10 – Defensively cussed in opposition to Neto. Not at his creative greatest however did not have to be.
CM: Kevin De Bruyne – 8/10 – Superior cross arrange Grealish for the early opener. Obtained one other when Foden flicked his ball in. Two assists however might have torn Wolves aside on one other day.
CM: Rodri – 7/10 – Booked early on for a cynical pull. Set the platform for Metropolis by breaking issues up.
CM: Bernardo Silva – 7/10 – Picked up the help for Haaland’s strike. Work fee throughout midfield was insatiable.
RW: Phil Foden – 7/10 – Held up play properly earlier than feeding De Bruyne early on. Obtained his purpose by excellently flicking in De Bruyne’s flick.
ST: Erling Haaland – 7/10 – Turned Kilman inside and outside earlier than smashing in Metropolis’s second from the sting of the field. Noticed a few photographs saved by Sa.
LW: Jack Grealish – 8/10 – Obtained into the field early on to attain his first purpose of the season on his one hundredth Premier League look. Dribbled effectively all through the competition.
SUB: Julian Alvarez (72′ for Silva) – 5/10
SUB: Ilkay Gundogan (72′ for De Bruyne) – 6/10
SUB: Riyad Mahrez (72′ for Foden) – 5/10
SUB: Cole Palmer (77′ for ) – N/A
SUB: Sergio Gomez (81′ for Rodri) – N/A
