Man City scores late winner to beat Aston Villa 2-1 and boost Champions League hopes

Pep Guardiola celebrated wildly as Manchester City took a big step toward Champions League qualifieation with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League.

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Vith clenched fists, the City manager roared with delight after Matheus Nunes struck deep into stoppage time at the Etihad Stadium.

"I was so happy. I have to admit it," Guardiola said after a win that could help salvage a troubled season for his once dominant team

The late winner moved fourtime defending league champion City up to third in the standings, with the top five securing a place in European club soccer's top competition.

Nunes fired home from a tight angle in the fourth minute of added time after Jeremy Doku's low cross through the box.

‘The game had looked destined to end in a draw after Bernardo Silva's first-half goal had been canceled out by a Marcus Rashford penalty.