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Wolves vs Manchester City: FA to investigate after missiles thrown at Molineux

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Wolves head coach Nuno Espirito Santo criticises home fans for throwing objects during their 3-2 comeback win over Manhchester City at Molineux

The Football Association will investigate after missiles were thrown on to the pitch during Wolves' 3-2 Premier League victory at home to Manchester City on Friday night.

An announcement during the first half at Molineux warned fans there had been numerous reports of the throwing of foreign objects.

Flask thrown at Molineux
Image: A stadium announcement warned fans about throwing foreign objects after referee Martin Atkinson was made aware of the incident

Objects, including what appeared to be a hip flask, were hurled after Raheem Sterling had put City in front with a re-taken penalty, awarded following a VAR review, in the 25th minute.

Referee Martin Atkinson gave the object - thrown from the Wolves end behind keeper Rui Patricio's goal - to fourth official Andre Marriner, who informed security.

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The FA have said they will be looking into the incident.

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Ten-man Manchester City eventually lost a two-goal lead as Wolves produced a stunning second-half comeback to win the match from two down.

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