Manchester City clinched a crucial victory over Wolves, with help from VAR overturning a controversial decision by referee Chris Kavanagh that disallowed John Stones’ winning goal. Stones, notching up significant points for his team this season, seized the moment once again, mirroring his late-game heroics from their previous matches.
Securing the win at Molineux with a last-gasp header, Manchester City kept the pressure on league leaders Liverpool, trailing by just one point. Additionally, their lead over Arsenal extended to three points following the Gunners’ defeat to Bournemouth. Amidst a weekend marred by contentious refereeing decisions across various matches, City’s triumph did not escape scrutiny either.
Referee Keith Hackett defended the decision to award Stones’ goal, praising VAR for allowing Kavanagh the chance to review and overturn the initial call. Hackett emphasized Bernardo Silva’s strategic play in the goal setup and the lack of interference with the goalkeeper, leading to the rightful goal ruling.
Meanwhile, with a Premier League meeting postponed, former Man City financial adviser Stefan Borson highlighted the importance of awaiting tribunal clarification on associated party transactions rules. The delay indicates conflicting perspectives between City and the Premier League, signaling a need for resolution before the scheduled meeting can proceed.
