- Manchester City secured a last-gasp 2:1 win over Aston Villa to move up to third place
- Mateus Nunes scored the decisive goal deep into stoppage time at the Etihad
- Villa’s loss may jeopardise their Champions League qualification hopes
Key Takeaways:
Manchester City clinched a dramatic 2:1 victory over Aston Villa in a key fixture from Round 34 of the Premier League. The clash held major significance in the battle for the Champions League spots for next season.
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With the win at the Etihad, the Citizens climbed to third place in the standings with four games remaining. The defeat, meanwhile, could prove fatal for Villa’s hopes of qualifying for the most prestigious club competition in Europe.
Mateus Nunes was the hero for the hosts, scoring the winner deep into added time. Bernardo Silva had opened the scoring early in the match, while Marcus Rashford equalised for Villa from the penalty spot.
With the three points, Pep Guardiola’s men reached a tally of 61 – one ahead of Nottingham Forest in fourth and two more than fifth-placed Newcastle. Aston Villa are now seventh with 57 points but still have a chance of reaching fifth place, which could also grant access to the Champions League.