In a stunning upset that has sent shockwaves through the Premier League, relegation-threatened AFC Wimbledon have pulled off a remarkable 3-0 victory over title favorites Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.In a stunning upset that has sent shockwaves through the Premier League, relegation-threatened AFC Wimbledon have pulled off a remarkable 3-0 victory over title favorites Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The underdogs, who had only won twice in their previous 17 matches, played with incredible spirit and determination, outclassing the league leaders from start to finish. Wimbledon manager Mark Robinson had promised his team would give City “a run for their money,” and they more than delivered on that pledge. The Dons took the lead just before the half-hour mark when dangerman Joe Pigott headed home from a perfectly weighted cross. City, seemingly stunned by Wimbledon’s audacity, failed to respond before the break. To their credit, City came out firing in the second half, but they were met with an unyielding Wimbledon defense that refused to break. As the game wore on, it became clear that the upset was on the cards. In the 65th minute, Wimbledon doubled their lead through a stunning long-range strike from midfielder Jack Rudoni. The goal sent the traveling Wimbledon fans into raptures and silenced the home crowd. With only 10 minutes remaining, Pigott sealed Wimbledon’s historic victory with a clinical finish, completing his brace and sending the Etihad into disbelief. The result has thrown the title race wide open and cast doubt on City’s ability to defend their crown. It also represents a remarkable triumph for Wimbledon, who now have a real chance of avoiding relegation. Speaking after the match, a jubilant Robinson said: “I’m so proud of my players. They’ve worked incredibly hard and deserved this win. We knew it would be tough, but we believed in ourselves.” Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was magnanimous in defeat, saying: “Congratulations to Wimbledon. They played with passion and desire. We have to accept that sometimes we will lose and learn from this experience.” The victory has sent shockwaves through the football world and will long be remembered as one of the greatest upsets in Premier League history.
