April 22, 2025 – Manchester, England
Matheus Nunes’ Last-Minute Winner keeps Manchester City’s Champions League hopes alive with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium.
Matheus Nunes Delivers Dramatic Moment for Manchester City
Manchester City’s Champions League dream stayed alive thanks to a 94th-minute goal from Matheus Nunes. Pep Guardiola’s rare emotional celebration on the touchline showed the magnitude of the moment.
How Manchester City Beat Aston Villa
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Bernardo Silva opened the scoring early.
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Marcus Rashford equalized from the penalty spot for Villa.
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In stoppage time, Jérémy Doku crossed for Nunes to score the dramatic winner.
Matheus Nunes, a natural midfielder, was forced to play right-back due to City’s injury crisis. On the opposite side, young Nico O’Reilly filled in at left-back. Key players like Erling Haaland, Rodri, and Phil Foden were either missing or used sparingly.
Premier League Top 5 Race After Manchester City’s Win
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Manchester City | 62 |
| 4th | Newcastle United | 61 |
| 5th | Nottingham Forest | 60 |
| 6th | Chelsea | 58 |
| 7th | Aston Villa | 57 |
What’s Next for Manchester City and Aston Villa
Manchester City now have a favorable run-in with games against Wolves, Southampton, Bournemouth, and Fulham. Four wins would secure their Champions League place despite the struggles of this season.
Aston Villa must quickly refocus for their FA Cup semifinal against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Quick Facts
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Winning Goal | Matheus Nunes (94′) |
| Final Score | Manchester City 2-1 Aston Villa |
| City’s Remaining Fixtures | Wolves, Southampton, Bournemouth, Fulham |
| Villa’s Focus | FA Cup semifinal vs Crystal Palace |
