Manchester City edges Aston Villa 2-1 in dramatic finish

Manchester City secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Aston Villa with a dramatic stoppage-time goal from Matheus Nunes, boosting their hopes of Champions League qualification. The win moved City up to third place in the Premier League with four matches remaining, allowing them to control their own destiny for a top-five finish. Pep Guardiola expressed unusual joy over the late winner, noting that City rarely score such last-minute goals compared to rivals like Liverpool and Arsenal. Guardiola praised Aston Villa as one of the best and most talented teams, commending Unai Emery's positive approach despite the defeat. Both managers acknowledged the importance of the remaining fixtures, with City focusing on upcoming league matches and an FA Cup semi-final. Villa, now seventh, remain in contention for European qualification but must regroup for their own FA Cup semi-final.