It was a first 45 minutes of limited goalscoring chances but plenty of action as Wolves’ Raul Jimenez was booked twice within 31 seconds just before the interval to see the visitors go down to ten men.
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Pep Guardiola‘s men emerged from the break with attacking intensity, forcing multiple corners in quick succession before Ilkay Gundogan‘s header was cleared off the line by Conor Coady.
The deadlock was finally broken by Sterling, who coolly stroked in his 100th Premier League goal from the penalty spot after a handball from Joao Moutinho.
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Gabriel Jesus came closest to doubling the lead, but his near-post shot was well saved by Jose Sa.
City remained firm to secure the three points, helping Ederson earn his 100th clean sheet for City!
View the best images from the encounter via the gallery below.
