Premier League: John Stones’ last-gasp header helps Manchester City break club record

LONDON: Manchester City defender John Stones headed a controversial stoppage-time winner in a 2-1 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday that took them top of the Premier League and set a club record of 31 league games unbeaten.

Champions City dominated possession from start to finish at Molineux, but were shocked in the seventh minute when a perfect cross from Nelson Semedo was met with a composed close-range finish by Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.

Semedo missed a glorious chance to put Wolves further ahead in a one-on-one that Ederson saved, before City defender Josko Gvardiol picked up the ball in space and curled a beautiful shot past Jose Sa for a deserved 33rd-minute equaliszer.

Stones's late winner from a corner went to a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) check for a possible offside by Bernardo Silva in front of the goalkeeper, but it was allowed to the delight of their manager Pep Guardiola and travelling fans.

"I'm really pleased to win in that fashion and get on the scoresheet again," said Stones, who also scored a late equaliser against Arsenal last month.

"It was a tough game. I've got to give credit to Wolves, how they stopped us creating chances, made it difficult for us in the final third."

City moved top of the league on goal difference with 20 points, two above Liverpool who kicked off against Chelsea afterwards and could retake top spot with a win. Agencies

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