Manchester City’s results saw them secure a dramatic win over visiting team Aston Villa. Josep Guardiola’s squad needed a goal in the final minutes to secure a 2-1 score.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Man City hosted Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium in a midweek duel in the 2024/2025 Premier League. This match has a direct impact on the fight for tickets to the Champions League next season.
As predicted, Man City appeared more dominant. Bernardo Silva’s goal in the first half (7′) was replied to by Marcus Rashford (18′). The hosts then scored the winning goal at the end of the second half through Matheus Nunes (90+4′). City vs Aston Villa: Score 2-1.
This victory boosted Man City’s position to third place in the Premier League standings, while Villa was stuck in seventh place.
The match started with a surprise from the visiting team. Rashford almost scored a goal in the 1st minute. After ing Dias, Rashford’s shot hit the goalpost hard.
In the 7th minute, Man City scored the opening goal. Marmoush’s pull from the right side was deflected by the opponent. The ball was then continued by Silva with an accurate shot. Goal! City 1-0 Villa.
In the 17th minute, Villa was awarded a penalty. Dias brought down Ramsey in the penalty box. Rashford stepped up as the executioner and shot hard to the bottom right. Goal! City 1-1 Villa.
The tempo of the match decreased slightly entering the final 10 minutes of the first half. Marmoush’s shot was still blocked by the opponent. Then, it was Ortega’s turn to stop Rashford’s shot. The score was 1-1.
The match resumed. Man City immediately stepped on the gas in the first 5 minutes, but Villa kept up well. 10 minutes ed, the tempo decreased slightly.
In the 60th minute, it was City’s turn to threaten again. Receiving a from De Bruyne, McAtee lofted the ball to deceive Martinez, unfortunately the ball was still wide.
Man City’s attacks continued to make it difficult for Villa to move. Kovavic’s shot was still blocked by Martinez. After that, it was McAtee’s shot that was easily stopped.
Entering the final 10 minutes, Villa began to show resistance. The substitutions made by Emery showed changes.
Man City’s winning goal was scored in the 90+4 minute. Doku sent an accurate cross into the penalty box, the ball was then continued by Nunes at the far post. Goal! Score 1-2.
