Man City secures 2-1 victory over Aston Villa with late goal

Manchester City secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Aston Villa thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Matheus Nunes, moving City up to third place in the Premier League as they continue their pursuit of a Champions League spot. Bernardo Silva gave City an early lead, but Marcus Rashford equalized for Villa with a penalty after a VAR review determined Ruben Dias had fouled Jacob Ramsey. The match remained tense, with City manager Pep Guardiola expressing visible frustration at the penalty decision and urging fans to rally behind the team. Despite missed chances and Villa's composure under pressure, Jeremy Doku's late introduction proved decisive as he set up Nunes for the match-winning goal in the 94th minute. The defeat leaves Villa seventh, two points outside the top five, while City has played one more match than their direct rivals. Guardiola emphasized the importance of the victory for Champions League qualification, praising both his team's commitment and Villa's quality.