EPL: City Claims Vital Win Over Villa with Late Nunes Strike

A dramatic match at the Etihad ended in favor of Manchester City, with Nunes scoring the winning goal in stoppage time to seal a 2-1 victory.

Manchester City secured a thrilling 2-1 win over Aston Villa, thanks to a 94th-minute goal from Matheus Nunes. The late strike extended City's winning streak against Villa at home to 15 games and kept them in contention for a UEFA Champions League spot.

Aston Villa had a golden opportunity to take the lead early on, with Marcus Rashford hitting the post within 18 seconds. However, City soon took control and scored the opening goal in the seventh minute through Bernardo Silva, who powered a finish past Emiliano Martinez after good build-up play. Villa responded well and were awarded a penalty when VAR ruled that Ruben Dias had fouled Jacob Ramsey in the box.

A dramatic late win in the @premierleague against Villa! 💪

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— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2025

Aston Villa equalized when Marcus Rashford scored from the penalty spot, sending Stefan Ortega the wrong way. The game remained intense, with both teams creating chances, including Kevin De Bruyne's thwarted header and Rashford's effort denied by Ortega's quick reflexes.

In the second half, Manchester City dominated possession, determined to extend their six-match unbeaten run. The Cityzens pressed forward, seeking to regain the lead and secure a crucial win.

As the match entered its final stages, both teams struggled to create clear-cut chances. James McAtee's lobbed effort drifted wide, while Marcus Rashford's promising run ended with a shot into the side-netting. The game remained tightly contested, with both sides pushing for a winner.

The deadlock was finally broken in stoppage time when Matheus Nunes converted Jeremy Doku's low cross at the back post, securing a 2-1 win for City. This goal earned City their ninth home win in 12 matches in 2025 and kept them in contention for a top spot. For Villa, the loss meant they missed the chance to extend their unbeaten away run.