**Wolves 1-2 Man City: Champions Claim Win**

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Wolves 1-2 Man City: Champs Prove They're Still the Kings

Man City, the reigning champions, showed they're not about to relinquish their throne just yet. They battled through a tough match at Molineux, taking down Wolves 1-2 in a game that was every bit as intense as you'd expect from these two teams.

It wasn't a cakewalk for Pep's boys, though. Wolves put up a good fight, especially in the first half. They were scrappy, aggressive, and managed to keep Man City's star-studded attack in check for much of the early stages.

But, as always, City's quality eventually shone through. They were just too good. They had more possession, created more chances, and, well, they've got Erling Haaland.

Haaland's the Real Deal, Man

The Norwegian goal machine scored the first, a classic Haaland finish from close range. It was a typical display of his clinical finishing, a cool-headed strike that left the Wolves defenders looking helpless.

Then came the second goal, a beauty from Kevin De Bruyne, who finally got on the scoresheet after missing some good chances. It was a sublime pass, a pinpoint cross to the far post where Julian Alvarez headed it in. It was a textbook example of the kind of football you'd expect from two teams who've been playing at this level for years.

Wolves' Fight Back

Wolves weren't just sitting back, though. They were creating chances of their own, and were unlucky not to get on the scoresheet earlier. But then, just when it looked like they might steal a point, Matheus Cunha popped up to give them a glimmer of hope with a well-taken goal.

It was a spirited performance from Wolves, but it was ultimately not enough to get anything more than a consolation goal. Man City, as they so often do, proved they were a cut above. They weren't at their best, but they still managed to find a way to win.

The Takeaway?

This game was a microcosm of Man City's season so far. They're not always at their best, but they're still consistently winning. They've got a squad full of talent, a manager who knows exactly what he wants, and they're playing with a ruthless efficiency that's hard to match.

It's going to be tough to stop Man City this season, that's for sure. The question isn't if they'll win trophies, it's how many. And judging by this performance, they're on track to have another dominant season.