Nunes scores stoppage‑time winner as Man City beats Villa 2‑1
Manchester City earned a 2‑1 Premier League win over Aston Villa with a 94th‑minute goal by Matheus Nunes, keeping their Champions League hopes alive.
Key points
- Man City won 2‑1 with a stoppage‑time goal by Matheus Nunes.
- Bernardo Silva opened scoring; Rashford equalised from the penalty spot.
- The result moves City to third place, four points ahead of Villa.
- Villa’s five‑game winning streak ended.
- Highlights are available on NBC Sports’ YouTube channel.
Manchester City snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in stoppage time, with Matheus Nunes delivering a 94th-minute winner to reignite their Champions League qualification hopes. The clash between third-placed City and seventh-placed Villa lived up to its billing as a pivotal Premier League showdown.
Bernardo Silva opened the scoring early, capitalizing on Omar Marmoush’s assist, but Marcus Rashford equalized from the penalty spot after Ruben Dias fouled Jacob Ramsey. Villa’s resilient defense frustrated City for much of the match, with Emiliano Martínez making key saves and Rashford hitting the post twice. Substitute Jérémy Doku proved decisive in the dying moments, outpacing defenders to set up Nunes’ close-range finish.
The result lifts City to third, four points clear of Villa, who saw their five-game winning streak snapped. Fans worldwide can relive the action through NBC Sports’ full-match highlights on YouTube, capturing the tension and late heroics at Etihad Stadium.
Your questions, answered
Who scored the winning goal for Manchester City against Aston Villa?
Matheus Nunes scored the winning goal in the 94th minute.
What was the final score of the Manchester City vs Aston Villa match?
Manchester City won 2‑1.
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