MAN CITY 1 Sterling 66 pen WOLVES 0
IT was fitting in a match which will not live long in the memory that victory came courtesy of a notable milestone in Raheem Sterling's 100th Premier League goal.
Yet when the dust settles on a victory that kept Manchester City on top of this closely-fought Premier League title race, it was impossible not to feel the greater impact on their progression was the mirror milestone at the other end.
Ederson's 100th clean sheet for City, from 212 games in all competitions, may not be as eye-catching a stat as Sterling's goals. But in terms of influence on the development of his club under Guardiola, there is no doubt it has been the more significant of the two by miles.
Back in the summer of 2017, when the Brazilian joined from Benfica for £36million, it is fair to say goalkeeper was a problem position for Guardiola.
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