Man City's UCL push shows fight remains even if spark missing

espn.comPublished: 4/23/2025

Summary

Pep Guardiola celebrated joyfully after Manchester City secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, marking a crucial step in their pursuit of Champions League qualification. The win, thanks to Matheus Nunes' decisive stoppage-time goal, gave the City manager confidence as they close in on the top five with four games remaining. Guardiola expressed his delight at the team's resilience and restructuring, noting that despite early hiccups this season, they've rediscovered their fighting spirit just in time for a race against Aston Villa.