Match report

Manchester City 0–0 Wolves: League Cup Stalemate

Manchester City
Manchester City
0–0
PEN
Wolves
Wolves
Oct 24, 2017

Manchester City and Wolves played to a goalless draw in the League Cup clash at the Etihad Stadium. Despite dominating possession, Manchester City were unable to break Wolves' solid defense. Wolves, known for their tenacity, matched their high-profile opponents, securing a valuable point in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Manchester City 0–0 Wolves
  • • Wolves' defensive resilience key to their performance
  • • Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus and Bernardo Silva brought on late
  • • J. Price and R. Bennett received yellow cards for Wolves
  • • Y. Touré was cautioned for Manchester City

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Bravo (G)
  • 15 E. Mangala (D)
  • 3 Danilo (D)
  • 24 T. Adarabioyo (D)
  • 42 Y. Touré (M)
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 7 R. Sterling (F)
  • 35 O. Zinchenko (D)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (M)
  • 10 S. Agüero (F)
  • 33 Gabriel Jesus (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 K. De Bruyne
  • 5 J. Stones
  • 19 L. Sané
  • 2 K. Walker
  • 31 Ederson Moraes
  • 43 L. Nmecha
  • 18 F. Delph

Wolves

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 31 W. Norris (G)
  • 5 R. Bennett (D)
  • 6 D. Batth (D)
  • 30 K. Hause (D)
  • 29 Rúben Vinagre (M)
  • 4 A. N'Diaye (M)
  • 12 B. Marshall (M)
  • 17 Hélder Costa (F)
  • 16 C. Coady (D)
  • 19 J. Price (M)
  • 26 B. Enobakhare (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 C. Ronan
  • 7 Ivan Cavaleiro
  • 33 Léo Bonatini
  • 32 S. Deslandes
  • 25 Roderick
  • 13 H. Burgoyne
  • 2 M. Doherty

Timeline

  1. Wolves
    73' Wolves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Marshall · On: C. Ronan
  2. Wolves
    79' Wolves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Hélder Costa · On: I. Cavaleiro
  3. Wolves
    82' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    J. Price
  4. Manchester City
    82' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gabriel Jesus · On: K. De Bruyne
  5. Wolves
    84' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    R. Bennett
  6. Manchester City
    90' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Tosin Adarabioyo · On: J. Stones
  7. Wolves
    90' Wolves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Enobakhare · On: Léo Bonatini
  8. Manchester City
    93' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Touré
  9. Manchester City
    95' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bernardo Silva · On: L. Sane
  10. Manchester City
    103' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Danilo · On: K. Walker

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Wolves
Fouls 7 8
Pass Accuracy 92% 70%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 29 7
Corners 10 4
Total Passes 1123 412
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 12 0
Shots on Target 6 5
Shots off Target 11 2
Possession 73% 27%
Accurate Passes 1028 287
Shots Inside Box 16 6
Saves 5 6
Shots Outside Box 13 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Manchester City's inability to convert numerous chances led to a stalemate
  • ▸ Wolves' substitutions, including B. Marshall and Hélder Costa, maintained defensive intensity
  • ▸ Y. Touré's yellow card for Manchester City could affect future matches