Matheus Nunes delivered a dramatic 94th-minute winner to propel Manchester City to a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on April 22, 2025. This crucial win elevated City to third place in the Premier League, significantly enhancing their prospects for Champions League qualification.
The match began with Bernardo Silva capitalizing on a defensive error to give City an early lead in the 7th minute. However, Aston Villa responded when Marcus Rashford converted a penalty in the 18th minute, following a VAR review that confirmed a foul by Rúben Dias on Jacob Ramsey.
As the game appeared to be heading for a draw, Jérémy Doku delivered a precise low cross from the left flank, which Nunes skillfully side-footed into the net at the far post. This marked Nunes’ first Premier League goal for City and underscored his growing influence within the squad.
City manager Pep Guardiola praised Nunes’ decisive contribution, stating, “He made the action and today an incredible good cross and to score a goal you have to be there.”
With this victory, Manchester City now sit four points clear of sixth-placed Chelsea, who have a game in hand, and five points ahead of seventh-placed Aston Villa, with both teams having four matches remaining.
