Goal and Highlights: Manchester City 3-2 Aston Villa in Premier League
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Fans invade the pitch to celebrate Manchester City's eighth Premier League title, the fifth under Pep Guardiola, who becomes the greatest foreign manager
Mings hits back, but De Bruyne gets the rebound. The Belgian gives a spectacular pass, finds Gündogan at the second post, who has only the job of finishing
Zinchenko makes a good move down the left, breaks into the box and rolls the ball into Rodri's free-kick. Olsen stretches all, but sees the round die in the corner
Olsen makes a direct connection. Watkins deflects lightly, giving the ball to Coutinho. The Brazilian takes it from Laporte and shoots low into the corner
Olsen makes a direct connection. Watkins receives the ball freely, gets in Ederson's face, and hits it straight at the goalkeeper. The ball bounces and goes close to the post
Watkins charges down the left until he enters the box and comes face to face with Ederson. The number 11 takes time to decide, Stones arrives and the goalkeeper keeps possession
De Bruyne sets up a counter attack at speed, misses on the edge of the box, Foden recovers, hits a cross. The ball deflects off Cash and goes dangerously to the left of the goal
Olsen tries to play his way out, Gabriel Jesus puts pressure on him, and the goalkeeper shoots at the Brazilian. Luckily, the ball goes to the bottom line
Since 1996-97 and 1997-98, Aston Villa have not won their last league match in consecutive campaigns, with the second victory at the time coming against the champions of that season (1-0 against Arsenal)
City have won nine of their last 10 Premier League games against Aston Villa (1E), including their last six in a row. Their last defeat to the Villans came at Villa Park in September 2013 (3-2)
Manchester City have won all five of their final games of the season under Guardiola. It is the best 100% record for a manager in the history of the competition. The Spaniard could win his fourth Premier League title, with only Sir Alex Ferguson winning more (13). Guardiola would become the all-time leader in English Premier League titles among non-British coaches, one ahead of Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho
"We have three big points to play for and a chance to finish on a high. It would be nice if we could reward our fans with something at the weekend. They (City) are at the top of the league for a reason, they are in the final stages of the Champions League for a reason. They have world-class players and a first-class manager. There is a lot of pressure on them."
"It's harder (to win the Premier League). There are a lot of weeks, games, dcom injuries and bad times, tough opponents. The success is there all the time in the last five years, except for the year when Liverpool was unstoppable. It is every day, when you fight in the Premier League and fight to the end, it gives you happiness. You are happiest when you win and win. It's not a cup, it's a routine. Making a routine is the hardest thing in our lives. If you are not happy, you want those great experiences. Premier League is routine."
Kyle Walker and John Stones are back in training and are options for Pep Guardiola. On the other hand, Ruben Dias is doubtful because of a hamstring problem.
Without great pretensions, Aston Villa occupies the 14th position, having earned 45 points. The 13 wins, six draws, and 18 losses leave the Villans with 41% in the English table.
In the lead, Manchester City owns 90 points. To become champion for the eighth time, they need to win. Right behind is Liverpool, with 89. The balance between the teams even shows up in the season's results: 81% against 80%.
Manchester City vs Aston Villa, live this sunday (22), at Etihad Stadium, at 3 pm ET, for the Premier League. The match is valid for the 38th round of the competition.
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