STONES BREAKS WOLVES' HEARTS LATE

He reveals set-piece focus as stoppage-time winner stands after controversial VAR check

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WOLVERHAMPTON - Manchester City snatched a controversial 2-1 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers, as John Stones' last-gasp goal was given after a video assistant referee (VAR) review to hand the champions their second straight win in the English Premier League on Oct 20.

Pep Guardiola's side trailed to Norwegian Jorgen Strand Larsen's surprise opener for Wolves early in the first half.

Josko Gvardiol dragged City back on level terms before the interval and, with just seconds left in stoppage time, Stones headed the visitors to a dramatic sixth win in eight league games this season.

Wolves, who are bottom of the table, claimed Stones' goal should have been disallowed for offside and interference by Bernardo Silva on goalkeeper Jose Sa.

But referee Chris Kavanagh ignored their protests after consulting the pitchside monitor.

Wolves boss Gary O'Neil told Sky Sports: "I am trying to remain calm. I have been involved in a few of those and not had many go in our favour, so was expecting that outcome.