Manchester City overcame Wolves at the Etihad Stadium despite having Vincent Kompany sent off.
City went ahead early in the second half when Edin Dzeko converted the loose ball after Sergio Aguero had pounced on some hesitant play by the previously impressive Wayne Hennessey, and the Wanderers goalkeeper then palmed David Silva's shot into the path of Aleksandar Kolarov, who made it 2-0 in the 67th minute.Manchester City survived a nervy 16 minutes playing with 10 men to beat Wolves and maintain their five-point lead at the top of the table.
Edin Dzeko put City ahead after an error from Wayne Hennessey, who was then unable to hold David Silva's shot, with Aleksandar Kolarov slotting home.
Vincent Kompany was sent off after conceding a penalty that was converted by Stephen Hunt to give Wolves hope.
But Adam Johnson's curling shot in stoppage time clinched the points.
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