De Bruyne’s Decisive Goal Propels Manchester City to 1–0 Victory Over Wolves

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On May 2, 2025, Manchester City secured a crucial 1–0 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Etihad Stadium in a Premier League clash that bolstered their pursuit of UEFA Champions League qualification. The match’s lone goal came from Kevin De Bruyne, marking his penultimate home appearance for City.(ESPN.com, Reuters)

Wolves entered the fixture on a six-match winning streak and demonstrated early dominance. They created significant opportunities, with Jean-Ricner Bellegarde narrowly missing a chance to assist Marshall Munetsi, and Rayan Aït-Nouri striking the post before his rebound was cleared off the line by Josko Gvardiol. Despite their efforts, Wolves couldn’t capitalize on their chances.(ESPN.com)

City, initially under pressure, found their rhythm as the first half progressed. In the 35th minute, Jeremy Doku maneuvered down the left flank and delivered a precise cutback to De Bruyne, who calmly side-footed the ball past goalkeeper José Sá. This goal not only secured the win but also marked De Bruyne’s 250th goal involvement under manager Pep Guardiola.(Reuters, Manchester City FC)

The second half saw Wolves striving for an equalizer, with Matheus Cunha’s shot hitting the post. However, City’s defense remained resolute, and they managed to maintain their lead until the final whistle. The victory elevated Manchester City to third place in the Premier League standings with 64 points from 35 matches, enhancing their prospects for Champions League qualification.

De Bruyne’s performance was particularly poignant, given his impending departure from the club at the season’s end. He expressed pride in his contribution, stating, “I know I have one game left here, but I just try to do my job like I’ve always done, and I did that today.” (Sky Sports, ESPN.com)

Wolves’ manager, Vítor Pereira, acknowledged his team’s efforts despite the loss, emphasizing their maintained identity and commitment throughout the match. (Reuters)

Manchester City’s next challenge will be an away match against Southampton, as they continue their campaign to secure a top-four finish and a spot in next season’s Champions League.

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