The match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers in the 23rd round of the Premier League has concluded. In the match at Etihad, the team led by Josep Guardiola confidently defeated their opponent and secured a 2-0 victory.
The meeting started at a very fast pace. The Citizens took the initiative from the very first minutes, and this pressure quickly paid off. Omar Marmush opened the scoring in the 6th minute, putting the ball into the net. This goal gave the home side extra mental strength, forcing Wolverhampton to defend themselves.
In the final moments of the first half, City once again made their mark on the attack. In the 2nd minute of added time, Antoine Semeno capitalized on the opportunity to score his team's second goal. Thus, Manchester City advanced to the half-time with a two-goal advantage.
In the second half, the Citizens kept the game under control. The Wolves tried to reduce the deficit, but a confident defensive play and a disciplined system didn't allow the visitors a big chance.
In this match, Uzbekistan national team defender Abdukodir Khusanov played for the full 90 minutes. He distinguished himself by his ability to read the situation in the rear, his perseverance in wrestling, and his ability to overcome dangerous episodes.
EPL. Round 23. January 24
Manchester City - Wolverhampton 2:0
Goals: Marmush (6), Semenyo (45+2).
Manchester City: Donnarumma, Guehi, Husanov, Nunes, O'Reilly, Rodri, Reynders, Silva, Scherky, Semenyo, Marmusch.
Wolverhampton: Sa, Gomez, Mane, André, Arias, S. Bueno, Krejci, W. Bueno, Chachtua, Mosquera, Hwang.
It's worth noting that after this victory, Manchester City reached 46 points and maintained their 2nd place in the league table. For Guardiola's team, this result was an important step not only from the standpoint of the tournament, but also on the path to restoring morale and confidence.
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