NO QUADRUPLE and no longer the Invincibles tag for Manchester City, as Hee Chan Hwang of Wolves made sure Pep Guardiola would remember him this time.

From the directors’ box at Molineux, the Spanish manager observed as the City machine came to a trembling halt for the first time in a significant league game since February.

Guardiola, who was serving a one-match touchline ban due to disciplinary issues, referred to the Asian forward as “the Korean guy” during his pre-match press conference because he could not remember how to pronounce Hwang.

But, when Wolves destroyed the hopes of finishing the entire season unbeaten in the driving rain in the Black Country, he would have remembered every detail about his opponent on the M6 trip up to Manchester.

This unexpected defeat brings City’s recent humiliating run of results to an end. Earlier in the week, Newcastle United eliminated them from the Carabao Cup, eliminating any chance of winning all four major championships.

Now that Wolves have demonstrated to others that they can stop City in Premier League play, they are a formidable, resilient, and well-organized team. They well deserved to win, as seen by goalkeeper Jose Sa’s outstanding performance.

When the full-time whistle blew, emotions were running high. Nelson Semedo had been booked for celebrating in Jack Grealish’s face, and Mario Lemina and Man City goalkeeper Ederson had to be separated as well.

However, since kickoff, when the crowd let out roars of disgust and X-rated shouts regarding Matheus Nunes filled the air, feelings had been amplified.

The industrial terminology may not have been understood by those with sensitive ears; Nunes’s family members would have been extremely offended.

However, their level of resentment and annoyance against their former star was clear, particularly given their perception of the way he attempted to press for a £53 million transfer to the Etihad on deadline day.

In response, the City supporters sang that he was playing for the league’s best team, but their efforts were ignored.

After six minutes, one of Nunes’s passes nearly resulted in the first goal, giving the 25-year-old the opportunity to silence the boo-boys right away.

However, credit to Craig Dawson, the Wolves defender, who was able to deflect the ball away from Erling Haaland at the critical moment when Nunes squared it across goal.

The center back, who did an outstanding job of controlling the Norwegian force for the whole of the game, played superb defense.

Haaland, who was starting in his 40th Premier League game last Wednesday, had been left off the substitutes bench at St. James’ Park.

Starved of decent service, though, this was one of his most frustrating City jersey outings; at times, he was so small-time you forgot he was there.

In the first ten minutes, Wolves stayed in their own half the entire time. However, when they were allowed to move forward for the first time, they defeated Ederson, something that only five other teams have accomplished this season.

In midfield, Pedro Neto made a fortunate move to take possession from Mateo Kovacic. He then comfortably held off Phil Foden’s challenge and went on to skin Nathan Ake as he rushed down the right channel.

He attempted to square for colleague Matheus Cunha, but Ruben Dias’ left shin blocked his shot, causing it to go over the Brazilian goalkeeper.

Perhaps since the winning move had been executed by an international teammate, Neto refrained from applauding when Molineux lost his head and unavoidably brought up the score to his ex-girlfriend Nunes.

Guardiola had had enough by halftime, and Oscar Bobb replaced Nunes just before the second half began, his ears ringing from the taunts and catcalls.

The Black County faithful were amused by this and delighted in singing “what a waste of money.”

The lead belonged to Wolves until 13 minutes into the second half, when Julian Alvarez struck a brilliant free-kick from 20 yards out, emulating Beckham.

The home crowd was incensed after Joao Gomes was given a yellow card for fouling Bobb, despite the fact that Cunha was unpunished for being pulled down during a counterattack minutes later.

Soon after, City had a chance to extend their lead, but Sa made an incredible stop to deny Manuel Akanji after Dawson blocked a Foden attempt.

That could have been the catalyst for a collapse by Wolves and a rally by City, but the reverse occurred.

South Korean sensation Hwang’s first attempt was stopped, but on the sixty-sixth minute, he was able to slot home from close range thanks to Cunha’s quick thinking.

Sa has signed a four-year contract that will expire in less than a month, but he has already earned his weekly salary by rescuing a late drive from Kyle Walker that had soared through a sea of legs.

Of course, City might end up winning the championship for a record-breaking fourth time, but by the end of May, they won’t be able to claim to be Invincible.

And the former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, will get a good night’s sleep tonight.