'New focus' - The significant Man City training change that has had an instant impact

If you don't succeed, try again. And again. And another 16 times if you have to.

John Stones scored the winning goal at Wolves from Manchester City's 18th corner of the game and they forced several in a row at the end of the contest before their persistence finally paid off. Pep Guardiola celebrated wildly once the goal had been confirmed as set-piece coach Carlos Vicens could also afford to be pleased.

City have been reeled back in on the set piece front after a record-breaking season a few years ago, with Arsenal among those stepping up and showing at the Etihad this season just how dangerous they can be. The Blues put in work in the middle of last season though that paid instant dividends, and while they scored four fewer than the Gunners in the league they also conceded four fewer to give them the joint-best record.

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Stones scored City's third set piece goal of this campaign at Molineux on Sunday - only four clubs have managed more - and spoke afterwards about the work that has gone into them at the training ground that has brought a 'new focus.' It may have taken time to do it, but Phil Foden's delivery was perfect for Stones to make the difference.

"We have been trying super hard to improve our set pieces and make the most of them. Today was a new focus and attitude towards them," the defender said afterwards.

"Hopefully this is the start of many more. It is a vital part of the game at both ends of the pitch and really pleasing for me personally to get the winner after such a difficult game.

"I thought it had been chalked off. I tried to