On a night where Manchester City needed a touch of brilliance, Jeremy Doku and Kevin De Bruyne combined to provide just that. The reigning Premier League champions edged out a determined Wolverhampton Wanderers side 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium, thanks to a first-half goal orchestrated by their Belgian duo.

It was Doku, the 22-year-old winger of Ghanaian descent, who danced down the left flank before delivering a precise cutback into the path of De Bruyne. Without hesitation, the veteran midfielder slotted home in the 35th minute, reminding fans and critics alike of his enduring quality.

“There was no doubt in him still being capable of doing those things,” Doku said post-match. “He has shown today that he still has that quality. I am happy for him that he scored.”

Despite the early breakthrough, City found themselves in a physical battle against a resilient Wolves side, who came close through efforts from Matheus Cunha and Rayan Aït-Nouri. Doku admitted it wasn’t City’s finest display but highlighted the importance of securing the points.

“It was a tough game, they played very well. We didn’t play our best but three points is three points. Fair play to them though,” he remarked.

He also credited Wolves’ recent form, acknowledging the challenge they presented: “They are very strong in the midfield and a very physical team… I am not surprised they had a six-game run of wins but I’m glad we ended it.”

With the victory, Manchester City climbed to third place as the season edges toward its conclusion. The team remains focused on their remaining targets, with Doku affirming their hunger: “Now we look forward to being in the Champions League and we still have the FA Cup final to look forward to as well.”

In a tight title race, performances like these could make all the difference—and with De Bruyne back among the goals, City’s engine looks ready to roar into the final stretch.