Man City vs Wolves live: Man City secure 1-0 as Wolves struggle to break through

LONDON: Manchester City are currently leading Wolves 1-0 in their Premier League clash, with Omar Marmoush striking in the 6th minute to secure one goal, as the Man City vs Wolves match continues. The goal has set the tone for a match that has so far been dominated by the home side.

Omar Marmoush scores within 6 minutes as Erling Haaland is benched for Manchester City 🇪🇬 pic.twitter.com/khoJxijzRD

— 433 (@433) January 24, 2026

City have controlled proceedings from the outset, registering four shots, all on target, while Wolves have yet to threaten Ederson’s goal. Possession statistics underline the one-sided nature of the contest, with City holding 72 per cent compared to Wolves’ 28 per cent. Passing accuracy tells a similar story, with the City securing 144 passes at 95 per cent, while Wolves managed 102 passes at 84 per cent.

No Haaland, no problem! @OmarMarmoush scores his first Premier League goal of the season while @ErlingHaaland gets a rare rest on the bench 🤝 pic.twitter.com/9fCgke25tQ

— Premier League (@premierleague) January 24, 2026

Wolves have struggled to gain any foothold in the match. Their attacks have been sporadic, and they have only been caught offside once, showing their difficulty in breaking City’s disciplined defensive setup. Discipline has remained calm on both sides, with Wolves committing three fouls and City four, and neither side having seen a yellow card.

The perfect start!

Omar Marmoush opened the scoring for Man City after just six minutes, his first Premier League goal of the season! ⚽ pic.twitter.com/R5budSQpho

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) January 24, 2026

Live win probability heavily favours City at 89 per cent, reflecting their dominance on the pitch. Wolves, with just a 3 per cent chance of victory at this stage, will need to find an answer quickly if they hope to salvage a point.

As the game continues, the focus will be on whether Wolves can overcome City’s tight control or if the champions will continue their march toward another crucial three points.

Arsenal hold top spot in Premier League Standings 2026

The Premier League title race 2026 is heating up, as Arsenal are currently leading the PL League standings.

The Gunners sit atop the table with 60 points from 22 matches, holding a 4-point advantage over Manchester City, who have 56 points from 23 games. Aston Villa occupy third place with 48 points, while Liverpool (38 points) and Manchester United (36 points) round out the top five.

The mid-table battle remains competitive, with Chelsea (34 points), Brentford (33 points), and Newcastle (32 points) jostling for position. Fulham and Everton are just behind, keeping the fight for a top-half finish wide open.

At the lower end of the table, Burnley (20 points), Wolves (20 points), and West Ham (25 points) are struggling to escape the relegation zone. Wolves, currently taking on Manchester City in tonight’s PL live clash, remain anchored in 20th place, underscoring the uphill task they face this season.

With both the title race and relegation battle intensifying, every point counts as the Premier League heads into a crucial phase.