Manchester City move up third in the Premier League and took a big step in their pursuit for Champions league spot. Man City defeated Wolves 1-0 in Premier league gameweek 35. Kevin De Bruyne scored the only goal of the match in the 35th minute of the game.
De Bruyne the big match player
Kevin De Bruyne who announced recently that he will be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season as he was not offered a new deal scored in this important match for Guardiola’s men. A beautiful pass from Jeremy Doku in the 35th minute of the match was dispatched to the back of the net by the Belgian Kevin De Bruyne which put City in a strong position for the Champions league spot. After the match Kevin said
"I don't know about the future unfortunately,"
"I have shown I can still play here, otherwise I don't do what I do these last four or five weeks.
"A lot of team-mates have spoken to me, they are sad also that I have to go. It goes like this in life, but the way I am performing is the way I should be.
"I just try to play as well as I can. I have one game left here. I try to do my job as always and I did that. I am proud of what I am doing."
What next for City?
Manchester City will now be hoping to ensure a Champions League spot by putting a good shift in their remaining fixtures against Southampton, Bournemouth and Fulham. The Blues will also be looking to win the FA CUP Final against Crystal Palace and will be hoping to give a fairytale ending to their club legend De Bruyne. Man City who have had a difficult season according to their standards will be hoping to end this season with Silverware.
What next for Wolves?
Wolves did put in a good shift at the Etihad and had their chances of winning the game on numerous occasions . Wolves hit the woodwork two times in the game and could have ended up on the winning side if they could have been able to convert on the chances they got. Wolves are currently 13th on the points table and will be looking for a strong finish to their season. Wolves will also look to be active in the upcoming transfer window with their star player Matheus Cunha being linked to a transfer move to Manchester United.
Pep Guardiola thanks Kevin De Bruyne
"Just thank you," "His contribution in the game against Crystal Palace when we were 2-0 down and he delivers, and today the goal again.
"I am happy that it is finishing that way, and we have one more game in the Etihad.
"I want the best for Kevin so it cannot be possible to have done these many years without him. He has been an incredible player - but the situation is what it is.
"It's almost impossible to replace this kind of player. It is not just the performance, it is what he means to the heart for our fans for many, many years. The success we have belongs to the players."
"I am pretty sure it is not easy for him but the goal was massively important for us - it lifted our spirits.
"He does not have to prove anything. I know his quality, his level.
Pep will be looking to make his City team more stronger in the upcoming transfer window and will look to find a replacement for Kevin De Bruyne.
About the Author
Arpit Sharma is a sports writer and journalism student at Chandigarh University, with a strong intrest in sports analysis and storytelling. His writing combines match insights with a fresh, fan-first perspective that brings the game to life.
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