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Manchester City 4-1 Wolves: Late drama saves the streak

By J.C. Gonzalez

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Aymeric Laporte of Manchester City is challenged by Fabio Silva of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium on March 02, 2021 in Manchester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Aymeric Laporte of Manchester City is challenged by Fabio Silva of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium on March 02, 2021 in Manchester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /
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Manchester City were level with Wolves as late as the 80th minute, but three late goals gave the Citizens a stunning 21 straight victories in all competitions. With the win, the Blues are now 15 points clear at the top of the league, and are an absolute maximum of seven wins away from sealing their inevitable third title in the last four seasons.

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After absolutely dominating, with 11 shots on target to just 1 for Wolves and 73% of the ball, City looked set to drop points after Conor Coady’s equalizer, but a late Gabriel Jesus brace sandwiched between a Riyad Mahrez goal made the result look rather comfortable.

City have continued their immaculate run of form, but up next is their most difficult challenge remaining: a derby against second-place Man United at the Etihad Stadium. City don’t need to win, but as they continue to chase history, closing out this difficult run of games with three points against their rivals would be excellent for momentum.

The world record for consecutive wins in any top-flight league is 27, held by Welsh side The New Saints. Continuing the run a further seven games seems nearly impossible, but this City team is simply refusing to drop points at the moment, so anything is possible.

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Wolves tested the champions-elect today with some adversity despite dominating the play, but they still managed to get the right result. There is something truly special brewing around this team, and one can only hope that it will bear fruit at the end of the season.