Dropping Erling Haaland worked out just fine for Manchester City. The Premier League's most fearsome striker and top scorer was relegated to the bench on Saturday after scoring just one goal in his previous eight games,

West Ham cruised to a vital victory against Sunderland.

By Martyn Herman LONDON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Manchester City returned to winning ways with a 2-0 defeat of bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers moving them four points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday,

Paqueta is said to be keen on the move, but West Ham are adamant he is not for sale, with reports suggesting they rejected a £35million bid for the 28-year-old. On Paqueta, Nuno said he hoped the situation could be solved quickly as he looks to settle on his squad ahead of the second half of the season.

West Ham United produce a impressive first-half showing to boost their survival hopes with a 3-1 success against Sunderland at the London Stadium.

Opportunistic Fulham again found a way against a West Ham United side who keep discovering new ways to lose in a 1-0 Cottagers victory at the London Stadium on Saturday.

Manchester City made light work of Wolves in the Premier League, but it was Wrexham that stole the spotlight. The Welsh side enjoyed a movie-script ending for their Hollywood owners, coming from 2-1 down against QPR in stoppage-time to win 3-2.

Omar Marmoush scores his first Premier League goal of the season to help Manchester City return to winning ways by easing past bottom side Wolves at Etihad Stadium.