Manchester City clinched a dramatic 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on April 22, 2025, at the Etihad Stadium, thanks to Matheus Nunes’ stoppage-time winner.
Manchester City’s win strengthens City’s bid for a top-five Premier League finish and Champions League qualification.
Absolute scenes 🤩 pic.twitter.com/qRAOASRXCK
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2025Bernardo Silva opened the scoring in the seventh minute, his powerful 10-yard strike assisted by Omar Marmoush. Aston Villa equalised in the 18th minute via a Marcus Rashford penalty, awarded after a VAR-reviewed foul by Ruben Dias. Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, posed a constant threat but was contained in the second half.
Incredible. pic.twitter.com/6IWLKHSuck
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2025With a draw looming, Nunes, playing as right-back, netted his first league goal for City in the fourth minute of stoppage time, converting Jeremy Doku’s low cross from a tight angle. The goal sparked wild celebrations from Pep Guardiola and fans.
Bernardo bags our opener! 💥 pic.twitter.com/tMWiuU1ZTu
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 22, 2025City’s 15th straight home league win against Villa lifts them to third place, ensuring at least a fifth-place finish with four games left. Villa, seventh and two points off the top five, face Crystal Palace in the FA Cup semi-final next.
