Wolves Stun Man City, Ending Champions’ Perfect Premier League Run
Manchester City’s flawless Premier League start came crashing down at Molineux as Wolves shocked the champions with a surprise 2-1 victory. This marks City’s first league defeat of the season.
Without manager Pep Guardiola on the touchline due to a ban, City looked set for a win after Julian Alvarez curled in a stunning free-kick to cancel out Ruben Dias’ early own goal. But Wolves’ Hwang Hee-chan smashed home the winner in the second half, sealing a memorable home triumph.
Matheus Nunes Booed Ruthlessly by Former Fans
City’s new £53m signing Matheus Nunes had a rough return to Molineux. The former Wolves midfielder was jeered loudly every time he touched the ball by his old supporters. The Portugal international was hauled off at halftime, ending his tough outing amid hostile boos.
Wales Rugby Ladies Crush USA in Colwyn Bay
In rugby, Wales’ women dominated the USA 6 tries to 3 in a gritty battle ahead of the WXV tournament. Alisha Butchers, Keira Bevan, Lisa Neumann, Alex Callender (twice), and Sioned Harries crossed the line for Wales despite atrocious conditions. The American side fought hard with tries from Sarah Levy, Freda Tafuna, and Paige Stathopolous.
Crystal Palace Upset Man United at Old Trafford
In another Premier League shocker, Manchester United slumped to a 1-0 home defeat against Crystal Palace. Joachim Andersen’s first-half strike was enough to down United, who are struggling with just two wins from seven league games this season. Despite recent Carabao Cup success, the Red Devils failed to threaten Palace’s defence meaningfully.
