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Nunes nets late winner as Man City edge Villa

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A late goal from Matheus Nunes saw Manchester City secure a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League.

Bernardo Silva opened the scoring for City in the seventh minute but Marcus Rashford equalised from the penalty spot 10 minutes later.

The two sides looked on course to settle for a point apiece but a 94th minute goal from Matheus Nunes saw City walk away with the win and all three points.

The win sees Man City move up to third place in the Premier League standings with 61 points from 34 matches.

Villa, meanwhile, remain in seventh place on the table with 57 points from 34 matches after the defeat.

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