Man City's title defence rocked by defeat against Wolves

Manchester City players react after conceding their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. Photo AFP

Manchester City's bid to win a third successive Premier League title suffered a huge setback as the champions crashed to a shock 2-0 defeat against Wolves on Sunday.

Pep Guardiola's side are trailing leaders Liverpool by eight points following Adama Traore's two late goals at the Etihad Stadium.

It was second-placed City's second league defeat this term after their surprise loss at Norwich in September.

Liverpool -- pipped to the title by one point last term -- have won all eight of their league games as they bid to win the English crown for the first time since 1990.