Manchester City secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium, thanks to a 94th-minute winner from Matheus Nunes.
The midfielder side-footed home his first Premier League goal for City after a well-placed assist from Jeremy Doku, capping off a relentless attacking display from Pep Guardiola’s team.
City took an early lead through Bernardo Silva, who capitalized on an error from Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in the seventh minute.
However, Marcus Rashford restored parity from the penalty spot after Ruben Dias’ foul on Jacob Ramsey.
Despite intense second-half pressure, including a disallowed goal from Omar Marmoush, Villa’s defense held firm until stoppage time, when Nunes struck decisively.
With the win, City climb to third in the Premier League standings, overtaking Nottingham Forest and extending their lead over fifth-placed Newcastle United.
Villa remain seventh, two points away from the top five, as they continue their battle for European qualification.
