Both sides pressed for a winner in the second half but the game looked like it was heading for a draw that would have arguably suited both sides, until a late, late Matheus Nunes goal sealed three vital points for Manchester City, a result that takes them up to third place.

A similarly impressive showing from Aston Villa also followed as, off the back of their Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain, Unai Emery’s side put four goals past fellow top-five chasers Newcastle United in a 4-1 win at Villa Park.