Raheem Sterling scored his 100th Premier League goal on Saturday to keep Manchester City top of the Premier League.
Wolverhampton Wanderers, as they so often do, frustrated City for large portions of the game, although their task was made more difficult after Raul Jimenez was sent-off for two comical bookable offences within 48 seconds of each other.
City dominated the second half as a result, edging in front through Sterling’s penalty - a decision that required a lengthy VAR check - in the 66th minute.
The home side had plenty of chances to make the result more comfortable, with Jack Grealish’s struggles since becoming the British record transfer in the close season continuing as he missed from close range.
However, one goal proved enough for City who picked up their sixth successive league win to stay one point clear of Liverpool, who beat Aston Villa later on Saturday, at the top of the standings.
Wolves, who battled hard as decisions went against them at the Etihad Stadium, stay eighth on 21 from 16 games.
Additional reporting from Reuters
