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Kevin De Bruyne netted the only goal to help Manchester City narrowly defeat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0. This crucial Premier League win secured all three points at the Etihad Stadium.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Kevin De Bruyne emerged as the hero for Manchester City on Friday night. With just the goal separating the sides, De Bruyne delivered a clinical finish that earned City all three points against a determined Wolves side. The Belgian midfielder’s strike came following some clever work from Jeremy Doku, who found De Bruyne inside the box. De Bruyne then struck his 108th goal for the club, potentially his final goal at the Etihad, as his future at Manchester City remains uncertain.
CITY’S SEASON SO FAR
This victory was crucial in City’s quest for a Champions League spot. The result propelled Manchester City to the third position in the Premier League with three games remaining. It also marked their fourth consecutive league win. While City is no longer in contention for the Premier League title, they are now in a strong position to secure a place in Europe’s top competition next season. Meanwhile, Wolves remain in the lower half of the table, safe from relegation but far from European qualification.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR CITY AND DE BRUYNE?
Manchester City will face Fulham, who are sitting in the middle of the table, in their next match. City is narrowly ahead of fourth-placed Liverpool and just two points behind second-placed Arsenal. With only three matches remaining, they must keep winning to secure their Champions League spot. All eyes will continue to be on Kevin De Bruyne, who remains a key player for City amidst speculations about his future. Both fans and teammates will hope to see more magic from the Belgian star as the season nears its end.
