For the match on date 36 of the 2024 Premier League, those led by Pep remain in the fight for the Premier title thanks to the goals of the Androide and the Argentine.

Manchester City beat Wolves 5-1 at the Etihad Stadium, as part of matchday 36 of the 2024 Premier League. Thanks to the four goals from Erling Haaland and the goal from Julián Álvarez, who entered with 10 minutes left to finish In the match, the Cityzens were, with a game in hand, just one point behind Arsenal, who easily beat Bournemouth earlier.

At 11′ into the first half the first emotion of the game came from the great figure: Erling Haaland. Bernardo Silva got into the area, put a cross back for Joško Gvardiol’s attempt to finish on goal. However, despite the fact that his shot was deflected, Craig Pawson, the match referee, considered that Rayan Ait Nouri committed an infringement on the Croatian. The Norwegian took charge of the penalty and scored the first goal on his personal account.

At 35′, Rodri recovered the ball in the Wolves defensive zone. The Spaniard made a good one-two with Kevin De Bruyne and sent a high cross into the rival area over the far post. There appeared Haaland, who rose spectacularly to hit a header and overcome the passive mark of the Portuguese full-back with a past in Barcelona, Nelson Semedo.

Already in the added time of the first half, another shot from twelve steps extended the advantage for the Cityzens thanks to the same protagonists: Semedo and Haaland. Although in the first instance Pawson did not consider an infringement on the former Borussia Dortmund, after reviewing the play in the VAR he awarded a penalty. The Android took charge again and scored his hat-trick.

At 7′ into the second half, Wolverhampton seemed to be in the game. Semedo was able to open the game to the appearance on the right sector of the recently introduced Jean-Ricner Bellegarde. The Frenchman placed a precise cross into the area and, after a failed blow by Ederson, Hwang Hee-Chan scored with the goal at his mercy.

However, City responded instantly! The Citizens served from the middle and after a few seconds Phil Foden hit a long ball for Haaland’s run. The Norwegian controlled with difficulty but a hook was enough for him to get rid of captain Max Kilman and get a tremendous unstoppable shot for José Sá.

Last, but not least, Julián Álvarez, who had scored nine days earlier against Brighton, scored the fifth for the local team. The team led by Pep Guardiola pressed high and recovered the ball. Rodri left the world champion one on one, who defined a cross and celebrated his goal.

With this result, Manchester City reached 82 points and was just one point behind Arsenal. However, Guardiola’s team has one less game and depends on itself. If they beat Fulham, Tottenham and West Ham they will achieve their fourth Premier in a row.