Manchester City Secures Late Win Over Aston Villa, Boosts UCL Hopes

Manchester City secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League, thanks to a 94th-minute winner from Matheus Nunes, significantly boosting their Champions League qualification hopes. The match saw City take an early lead through Bernardo Silva, only for Marcus Rashford to equalize for Villa from the penalty spot after a VAR review. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, City struggled to break the deadlock until Nunes converted Jeremy Doku's low cross in stoppage time. The win lifted City into third place in the league, though they've played one more match than their closest rivals, while Villa remained seventh and extended their losing streak at the Etihad. The result brought relief to manager Pep Guardiola, who acknowledged the pressure to secure Champions League football amid a challenging season. The dramatic finish underscores City's resilience as the season approaches its climax.