Kevin De Bruyne’s Heroics Propel Man City in Battle for Champions League Football Next Season with Victory Over Wolves
Kevin De Bruyne was the star of the show at the Etihad Stadium on Friday night, scoring the decisive goal in Manchester City’s 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. This win not only earned City three crucial points but also propelled them to third place in the Premier League table as they continue their push for Champions League qualification.
Wolverhampton entered the match in excellent form, having won six consecutive games to secure mid-table safety. The visitors created several promising chances in the first half, including a shot from Rayan Aït-Nouri that struck the post and a missed opportunity for Marshall Munetsi, who failed to convert a heavy final pass that would have presented him with an open goal.
However, it was City who struck first with a classic team goal. After regaining possession in midfield, they quickly transitioned to attack, moving the ball out to Jeremy Doku on the left flank. Doku expertly maneuvered past his defender in the box and delivered a precise cutback that found De Bruyne, who had made a well-timed run into the area. The Belgian midfielder calmly slotted the ball home, sending the Etihad into raptures.
De Bruyne, likely playing his penultimate match at home before departing the club in the summer, became an instant hero among the fans. Despite Wolves’ Matheus Cunha hitting the woodwork again in the second half, it was De Bruyne’s goal that ultimately secured the win, giving City a vital four-point cushion ahead of sixth-placed Nottingham Forest in the race for Champions League spots.
After the match, De Bruyne expressed his pride in contributing to the team’s success. “We found a way to win. Now we can relax and see what the others do. It’s been a tough year, but we’re finding a bit of a groove to win the games we need to,” he said. He acknowledged the bittersweet nature of his departure, stating, “A lot of teammates have spoken to me; they’re sad I’m leaving, but sometimes that’s how it goes in life. The way I’m performing and acting is how everyone should be.”
