Manchester City snatch a 94th-minute winner to edge Aston Villa in a pivotal Premier League clash.
In a thriller at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, with Matheus Nunes scoring a stoppage-time winner to reignite their Champions League hopes.
Bernardo Silva opened the scoring in the 7th minute, but Villa responded through Marcus Rashford’s penalty (18’).
The game seemed destined for a draw until Nunes pounced on Jeremy Doku’s cross in the 94th minute, sealing three crucial points for City
The result moves City to 3rd place (61 points), opening a four-point gap over Villa in 7th and enhancing their chances of securing a champions league slot.
The Pep Guardiola’s side remains in contention for the FA Cup, with a semi-final against Nottingham Forest looming.
On the flip side the result delt a devastating blow to Aston Villas top-five aspirations. Villa remain 7th (57 points), one point behind Chelsea and Newcastle, but having played an extra game.
Their Champions League qualification odds plummet after a fourth consecutive league defeat.
Villa must regroup quickly for their FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace and a tricky league run-in.
“This win was massive. Aston Villa are one of Europe’s best, but we fought like lions. The Champions League is our ‘Premier League title’ this season. Said Pep
“Losing in the last minute is cruel, but we must focus on the FA Cup. Our energy stays positive—four finals remain in the league” Unai Emery
With the title race all but decided, the battle for Europe has become the Premier League’s defining storyline. City’s late heroics underscore their resilience, while Villa’s collapse highlights the fine margins in elite football. As Guardiola noted, “Football is emotion”—and this match had it in spades
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