Overview
- Matheus Nunes scored a 94th-minute winner to secure Manchester City's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in a critical Premier League clash.
- Bernardo Silva opened the scoring for City in the 7th minute, with Marcus Rashford equalizing for Villa via a VAR-awarded penalty in the 18th minute.
- The win lifts Manchester City to third place in the league standings with 61 points, though they have played more matches than their closest rivals.
- Aston Villa remains seventh on 57 points and extended their winless streak at the Etihad Stadium to 15 consecutive matches.
- The result intensifies the race for Champions League qualification, with multiple teams vying for the league's five available spots.