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The Digest:

Manchester City returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a comfortable 2-0 home victory over bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers. Goals from Omar Marmoush, his first league goal of the season, and Antoine Semenyo in the first half secured the three points. The win ends a four-game winless streak for Pep Guardiola's side, who rested key players Erling Haaland and Phil Foden. The result moves City to within four points of league leaders Arsenal, while Wolves remain deep in relegation trouble, 14 points from safety.

Key Points:
  • The victory provides crucial momentum and restores confidence for City's squad and supporters after a poor run of form.
  • The win keeps City firmly in the title race, applying pressure on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table.
  • The performance of new signings like Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guéhi highlights successful winter recruitment, bolstering the squad.
  • The comprehensive defeat severely dents Wolves' already slim hopes of avoiding relegation this season.
  • The result reinforces City's historical dominance over Wolves and teams at the bottom of the table.

City will look to build on this result as they resume European competition, while Wolves face a monumental task to salvage their Premier League status.

Sources: BBC Sport, Sky Sports, Goal