Manchester City secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Monday night, thanks to a 94th-minute winner from Matheus Nunes at the Etihad Stadium.
The victory gave City a crucial boost in their push for a top-four Premier League finish, moving them into third place, four points clear of Chelsea with just four games to go.
Pep Guardiola’s men started fast, with Bernardo Silva opening the scoring in the 7th minute.
The midfielder calmly converted after a smart cutback from Omar Marmoush.But the lead didn’t last long.
Ruben Dias conceded a penalty in the 18th minute after a VAR check confirmed his foul on Jacob Ramsey.
Marcus Rashford, now in Villa colours, stepped up and coolly slotted home to level the game.
City controlled possession with 61.6% and created several chances through Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez,
while Rodri marshaled midfield and the defensive duo of John Stones and Kyle Walker held Villa at bay.Just when the match seemed headed for a draw, Jérémy Doku sparked a last-gasp breakthrough.
The winger burst down the flank and whipped in a low cross that found Nunes at the back post—who finished with precision for his first goal of the season.
“We kept pushing, and the players showed great character,” Guardiola said after the match.
“From Bernardo’s composure to Doku’s energy and Nunes’ finish—it was a full team effort.”
Aston Villa, still without a win in their last 15 visits to the Etihad, remain seventh in the table.
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