EPL: Man City overcome Sheffield Utd after Liverpool beat Wolves

Manchester City bounced back from Wolverhampton Wanderers defeat to beat Sheffield United 2-0 in a Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

The champions were held to a goalless draw in the first half, but successfully broke through with two second-half goals against their visitors.

Earlier on Sunday, leaders Liverpool restored their 13 points lead at the top of the league table by beating Wolves 1-0.

Sadio Mane scored the decider in the 42nd minute as a second-half equaliser by Pedro Neto for Wolves was ruled out for offside by VAR.

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Liverpool finish the year as resounding favourites to win their first league title in 30 years, while Wolves end 2019 in good form despite defeat at Anfield.

At the Etihad, Sergio Aguero and Kevin de Bruyne scored to secure the win for Manchester City.

The Pep Guardiola side got ahead in the 52nd minute and doubled their lead in the 82nd, as Sheffield United lost away from home for the first time since 19 January.

City remain third in the League table, 14 points behind leaders Liverpool.

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