Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Nathan Collins was sent off during his side's Premier League clash against Manchester City after a horrible challenge on Jack Grealish. Wolves welcomed reigning Premier League champions City to Molineux on Saturday as they aimed to continue their winning run after beating Southampton in their last Premier League outing.

However, Manchester City once again proved too good for them as Pep Guardiola's men ran riot at the&nbsp;Molineux to register a thumping 3-0 victory. Erling&nbsp;Haaland continued his red-hot scoring form with yet another goal while Jack Grealish brought an end to his drought with the quickest goal of the Premier League season so far.

Grealish scored the opening goal for City inside the first fifty seconds after kick-off to put them ahead before Haaland doubled the lead in the 16th minute for the reigning champions. Wolves were pushed on the backfoot after two early goals from City but the final nail in the coffin came for them after defender Collins was shown a red card in the 33rd minute.

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Collins came up with a brutal challenge on Grealish which prompted the referee to send him off straightaway. The Wolves centre-back hit Grealish in the abdomen with a flying kick and was shown a straight red.

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After taking a comfortable 2-0 lead in the first half, City continued to dominate the proceedings in the second half and extended their lead to 3-0 after Phil Foden found the back of the net in the 69th minute. It was a comprehensive victory for Guardiola's men, who are back on&nbsp;top of the Premier League table with 17 points from seven matches so far this season.

Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Nathan Collins was sent off during his side's Premier League clash against Manchester City after a horrible challenge on Jack Grealish.

Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Nathan Collins was sent off during his side's Premier League clash against Manchester City after a horrible challenge on Jack Grealish. Wolves welcomed reigning Premier League champions City to Molineux on Saturday as they aimed to continue their winning run after beating Southampton in their last Premier League outing. However, Manchester City once again proved too good for them as Pep Guardiola's men ran riot at the Molineux to register a thumping 3-0 victory. Erling Haaland continued his red-hot scoring form with yet another goal while Jack Grealish brought an end to his drought with the quickest goal of the Premier League season so far. Grealish scored the opening goal for City inside the first fifty seconds after kick-off to put them ahead before Haaland doubled the lead in the 16th minute for the reigning champions. Wolves were pushed on the backfoot after two early goals from City but the final nail in the coffin came for them after defender Collins was shown a red card in the 33rd minute. Also Read: Erling Haaland makes history with goal against Wolves, Jack Grealish scores quickest goal of the season Collins came up with a brutal challenge on Grealish which prompted the referee to send him off straightaway. The Wolves centre-back hit Grealish in the abdomen with a flying kick and was shown a straight red. Watch video: Nathan Collins RED CARD!! Challenge on Jack Grealish Wolves 0-2 Manchester City#WOLMCI #FPL #PL pic.twitter.com/KsJJP5QuLH — •_• (@media4alls) September 17, 2022 × Also Read: David Beckham refused to skip the hours-long line to offer his tribute to the Queen After taking a comfortable 2-0 lead in the first half, City continued to dominate the proceedings in the second half and extended their lead to 3-0 after Phil Foden found the back of the net in the 69th minute. It was a comprehensive victory for Guardiola's men, who are back on top of the Premier League table with 17 points from seven matches so far this season.

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Raheem&nbsp;Sterling&nbsp;scored his 100th Premier League goal as the Manchester City forward's penalty fired the leaders to a 1-0 win against 10-man Wolves on Saturday.

Sterling&nbsp;netted from the spot in the second half at the Etihad Stadium to clinch City's sixth successive league victory.

City's cause was aided by a needless first half red card for Wolves striker Raul Jimenez, who was dismissed for failing to retreat the required 10 yards before a free-kick he had been booked for conceding seconds earlier.

Sterling's landmark goal ensured City capitalised on Jimenez's blunder as they survived an average display to get back on track after the midweek Champions League defeat at Leipzig.

After struggling to get into Guardiola's starting line-up at times this season amid talk of a potential transfer,&nbsp;Sterling&nbsp;is finally showing signs of recapturing the scintillating form that made him such a dangerous force.

Pep Guardiola's side are four points clear of second placed Liverpool, who can close the gap if they beat Aston Villa at Anfield later on Saturday.

Kyle Walker was dropped to the bench after City's right-back was criticised by Guardiola following his red card at Leipzig.

Guardiola made eight changes from the Leipzig game, with Phil Foden, troubled by an ankle problem, and Kevin De Bruyne, recovered from the coronavirus, named as substitutes.

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Bernardo Silva had scored six goals in his previous eight league appearances and the City playmaker was inches away from adding to that total when he bent a curler just over the bar in the opening minutes.

Joao Cancelo's lung-bursting breaks from right-back were a constant threat in the first half and he advanced again for a low strike that tested Wolves keeper Jose Sa.

<h2>Sterling&nbsp;strikes</h2>

Wolves duo Max Kilman and Ruben Neves needed lengthy treatment after a nasty clash of heads that left Kilman with blood pouring from a cut.

Jimenez, the victim of a fractured skull in a collision with David Luiz at Arsenal last season, was quick to check on his team-mates, who were both able to continue playing.

It was Jimenez who didn't make it to half-time as the Mexican saw red in needless fashion.

Booked for a tug on Rodri, Jimenez stupidly stuck out a foot to block the resulting free-kick without retreating 10 yards, earning his second yellow card 48 seconds after the first.

Jimenez ripped off his protective headband and swung it around in frustration, but he could have no complaints about his self-inflicted exit.

With the numerical advantage, City monopolised possession after the interval.

Ilkay Gundogan met Cancelo's pin-point cross with a looping header that Conor Coady nodded off the line.

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Silva and&nbsp;Sterling&nbsp;got in each others way as they failed to finish off Oleksandr Zinchenko's cross.

City's pressure finally produced a goal in the 66th minute.

Joao Moutinho blocked Silva's cross with a raised arm and, although the ball appeared to hit the midfielder's armpit, VAR confirmed Jon Moss's decision after a check.

Sterling&nbsp;stroked the spot-kick down the middle for his fifth goal in his last eight City appearances.

Jack Grealish poked wide from close range and Jesus was denied by Sa in the closing stages.

City had done just enough but Ederson had to tip over Kilman's header before the points were secured.

Raheem Sterling scored his 100th Premier League goal as the Manchester City forward's penalty fired the leaders to a 1-0 win against 10-man Wolves on Saturday. Sterling netted from the spot in the second half at the Etihad Stadium to clinch City's sixth successive league victory.

Raheem Sterling scored his 100th Premier League goal as the Manchester City forward's penalty fired the leaders to a 1-0 win against 10-man Wolves on Saturday. Sterling netted from the spot in the second half at the Etihad Stadium to clinch City's sixth successive league victory. City's cause was aided by a needless first half red card for Wolves striker Raul Jimenez, who was dismissed for failing to retreat the required 10 yards before a free-kick he had been booked for conceding seconds earlier. Sterling's landmark goal ensured City capitalised on Jimenez's blunder as they survived an average display to get back on track after the midweek Champions League defeat at Leipzig. After struggling to get into Guardiola's starting line-up at times this season amid talk of a potential transfer, Sterling is finally showing signs of recapturing the scintillating form that made him such a dangerous force. Pep Guardiola's side are four points clear of second placed Liverpool, who can close the gap if they beat Aston Villa at Anfield later on Saturday. Kyle Walker was dropped to the bench after City's right-back was criticised by Guardiola following his red card at Leipzig. Guardiola made eight changes from the Leipzig game, with Phil Foden, troubled by an ankle problem, and Kevin De Bruyne, recovered from the coronavirus, named as substitutes. ALSO READ: Anthony Martial wants to leave Manchester United in January transfer window, says agent Bernardo Silva had scored six goals in his previous eight league appearances and the City playmaker was inches away from adding to that total when he bent a curler just over the bar in the opening minutes. Joao Cancelo's lung-bursting breaks from right-back were a constant threat in the first half and he advanced again for a low strike that tested Wolves keeper Jose Sa. Sterling strikes Wolves duo Max Kilman and Ruben Neves needed lengthy treatment after a nasty clash of heads that left Kilman with blood pouring from a cut. Jimenez, the victim of a fractured skull in a collision with David Luiz at Arsenal last season, was quick to check on his team-mates, who were both able to continue playing. It was Jimenez who didn't make it to half-time as the Mexican saw red in needless fashion. Booked for a tug on Rodri, Jimenez stupidly stuck out a foot to block the resulting free-kick without retreating 10 yards, earning his second yellow card 48 seconds after the first. Jimenez ripped off his protective headband and swung it around in frustration, but he could have no complaints about his self-inflicted exit. With the numerical advantage, City monopolised possession after the interval. Ilkay Gundogan met Cancelo's pin-point cross with a looping header that Conor Coady nodded off the line. ALSO READ: Ralf Rangnick says he does not have to persuade Paul Pogba to stay at Manchester United Silva and Sterling got in each others way as they failed to finish off Oleksandr Zinchenko's cross. City's pressure finally produced a goal in the 66th minute. Joao Moutinho blocked Silva's cross with a raised arm and, although the ball appeared to hit the midfielder's armpit, VAR confirmed Jon Moss's decision after a check. Sterling stroked the spot-kick down the middle for his fifth goal in his last eight City appearances. Jack Grealish poked wide from close range and Jesus was denied by Sa in the closing stages. City had done just enough but Ederson had to tip over Kilman's header before the points were secured.

Premier League: Raheem Sterling scores 100th Premier League goal as Manchester City beat Wolves

Pep Guardiola admitted <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-resilient-chelsea-bounce-back-to-beat-manchester-city-2-1-267121">Manchester City's </a>faint hopes of retaining the Premier League title were in tatters as they blew a two-goal lead and had Ederson sent in a dramatic 3-2 defeat at Wolves on Friday.

Guardiola's side recovered from Ederson's 12th minute dismissal to take control thanks to Raheem Sterling's double either side of half-time.

But City's fatigued stars were unable to go the distance as Adama Traore's goal started a thrilling Wolves fightback.

Raul Jimenez equalised with eight minutes to go and Matt Doherty hit the winner to send Molineux wild in the 89th minute.

"Always the goals can be avoided but sometimes it's tiredness. It's a lot of minutes to defend with 10 men," Guardiola said.

"No regrets, they did absolutely everything to defend a result for 80 minutes but it was difficult."

Third-placed City trail runaway leaders Liverpool by 14 points and, Jurgen Klopp's red-hot team have a game in hand, making it hard to imagine the champions getting their hands on the trophy for a third successive season.&nbsp;

"It is a big gap for a long time. It's not a race if you think about it," Guardiola said.&nbsp;

"I have been asked the question for a long time and it is the same answer. It's not realistic to think about the title race.

"We have to think of the next game and about winning our games."

Wolves, flying high in fifth place, have contributed to City's downfall more than most and, after winning 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium in October, they celebrated a top-flight double over the Manchester club for the first time since 1960-61.

The only blemish for Wolves were the missiles thrown from the stands when City celebrated their second goal, an incident that prompted the Football Association to launch an investigation.

Referee Martin Atkinson was seen passing a metal hip flask to the fourth official as an announcement over the tannoy warned "numerous instances of objects being thrown have been seen. CCTV will be used to prosecute offenders".&nbsp;

It was a bitter night for Guardiola, whose team have lost five league games this season after being beaten just four times in the whole of last term.&nbsp;

City had looked closer to their best in recent wins over Arsenal and Leicester, but they could not have made a worse start at Molineux.

When Diogo Jota escaped with a well-timed run behind the City defence, Ederson rashly raced out of his area.

The Brazilian misjudged the bounce of the ball and clipped Jota, earning a red card. Guardiola then replaced Sergio Aguero with reserve keeper Claudio Bravo.

City responded by snatching the lead in controversial fashion in the 25th minute.

Riyad Mahrez made an incisive run that ended with Leander Dendoncker stepping on the Algerian's foot, leading VAR to award a penalty.

That was not the end of the drama as Sterling's spot-kick was saved by Rui Patricio, only for VAR to intervene again as the penalty was retaken for encroachment.

Relentless pressure&nbsp;

Sterling shot to the same side with his second kick, but although Patricio saved again, this time the winger followed up to tap in the rebound.

When Sterling doubled the lead in the 50th minute, City looked in charge.

Beating the offside trap with ease, Sterling ran onto Kevin De Bruyne's pass and clipped a deft finish over Patricio.

But Sterling's eventful night wasn't finished yet and, when he surrendered possession careless in midfield five minutes later, Wolves took advantage to reduce the deficit.

Traore's blistering pace makes him a tough opponent, so City backed off just enough to allow the wing-back to blast a low drive past Bravo from 20 yards.

Wolves' relentless pressure in the closing stages finally forced City to crack.

Benjamin Mendy made a mess of trying to shepherd the ball out for a goal-kick and Traore stole possession.

Traore crossed for Jimenez to stab past Bravo from close-range, leaving City's exhausted players on their knees in frustration.

There was even worse to come for City in the 89th minute as Doherty took Jimenez's backheel, slalomed past Nicolas Otamendi and smashed a fine finish into the far corner.

Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City's faint hopes of retaining the Premier League title were in tatters as they blew a two-goal lead and had Ederson sent in a dramatic 3-2 defeat at Wolves on Friday.

Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City's faint hopes of retaining the Premier League title were in tatters as they blew a two-goal lead and had Ederson sent in a dramatic 3-2 defeat at Wolves on Friday. Guardiola's side recovered from Ederson's 12th minute dismissal to take control thanks to Raheem Sterling's double either side of half-time. But City's fatigued stars were unable to go the distance as Adama Traore's goal started a thrilling Wolves fightback. Raul Jimenez equalised with eight minutes to go and Matt Doherty hit the winner to send Molineux wild in the 89th minute. "Always the goals can be avoided but sometimes it's tiredness. It's a lot of minutes to defend with 10 men," Guardiola said. "No regrets, they did absolutely everything to defend a result for 80 minutes but it was difficult." Third-placed City trail runaway leaders Liverpool by 14 points and, Jurgen Klopp's red-hot team have a game in hand, making it hard to imagine the champions getting their hands on the trophy for a third successive season. "It is a big gap for a long time. It's not a race if you think about it," Guardiola said. "I have been asked the question for a long time and it is the same answer. It's not realistic to think about the title race. "We have to think of the next game and about winning our games." Wolves, flying high in fifth place, have contributed to City's downfall more than most and, after winning 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium in October, they celebrated a top-flight double over the Manchester club for the first time since 1960-61. The only blemish for Wolves were the missiles thrown from the stands when City celebrated their second goal, an incident that prompted the Football Association to launch an investigation. Referee Martin Atkinson was seen passing a metal hip flask to the fourth official as an announcement over the tannoy warned "numerous instances of objects being thrown have been seen. CCTV will be used to prosecute offenders". It was a bitter night for Guardiola, whose team have lost five league games this season after being beaten just four times in the whole of last term. City had looked closer to their best in recent wins over Arsenal and Leicester, but they could not have made a worse start at Molineux. When Diogo Jota escaped with a well-timed run behind the City defence, Ederson rashly raced out of his area. The Brazilian misjudged the bounce of the ball and clipped Jota, earning a red card. Guardiola then replaced Sergio Aguero with reserve keeper Claudio Bravo. City responded by snatching the lead in controversial fashion in the 25th minute. Riyad Mahrez made an incisive run that ended with Leander Dendoncker stepping on the Algerian's foot, leading VAR to award a penalty. That was not the end of the drama as Sterling's spot-kick was saved by Rui Patricio, only for VAR to intervene again as the penalty was retaken for encroachment. Relentless pressure Sterling shot to the same side with his second kick, but although Patricio saved again, this time the winger followed up to tap in the rebound. When Sterling doubled the lead in the 50th minute, City looked in charge. Beating the offside trap with ease, Sterling ran onto Kevin De Bruyne's pass and clipped a deft finish over Patricio. But Sterling's eventful night wasn't finished yet and, when he surrendered possession careless in midfield five minutes later, Wolves took advantage to reduce the deficit. Traore's blistering pace makes him a tough opponent, so City backed off just enough to allow the wing-back to blast a low drive past Bravo from 20 yards. Wolves' relentless pressure in the closing stages finally forced City to crack. Benjamin Mendy made a mess of trying to shepherd the ball out for a goal-kick and Traore stole possession. Traore crossed for Jimenez to stab past Bravo from close-range, leaving City's exhausted players on their knees in frustration. There was even worse to come for City in the 89th minute as Doherty took Jimenez's backheel, slalomed past Nicolas Otamendi and smashed a fine finish into the far corner.

Manchester City's title bid fades after stunning loss against Wolves