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EPL: Manchester City thrash Wolves to extend lead at top of standings

Jesus scored his second goal of the match three minutes later and in the end, the hosts walked away with a comfortable 4-1 victory. Manchester City will now take on Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. 

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Manchester City's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus (C) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Wolverhamptom Wanderers at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. Pic/AFP

Manchester City's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus (C) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Wolverhamptom Wanderers at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. Pic/AFP

Gabriel Jesus' brace helped Manchester City thrash Wolves 4-1 in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. With this win, City further consolidated its lead at the top and now the side has 65 points from 27 matches. Pep Guardiola's side now has a 15-point lead over the second-placed Manchester United.

This win was Manchester City's 21st consecutive victory across all competitions this season. In the first half, Wolves' Leander Dendoncker registered an own goal and this helped in City gaining an early lead in the 15th minute of the game.

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