Substitute Edinson Cavani headed in a third goal in the 87th minute and Villa had striker Ollie Watkins sent off two minutes later for picking up a second yellow card after he was adjudged to have dived. City still need three points from their final three games to seal a third league championship in four years under Pep Guardiola, and a fifth in 10 seasons in total.
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Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes equalises against Aston Villa from the penalty spot, his 17th goal of the campaign. United could, however, hand the title to City by losing either of its games on Tuesday (Wednesday NZT) and Thursday (Friday NZT) – against Leicester and Liverpool, respectively.
Nuno picks out game-changing moment as Wolves hit back for win
Date published: Sunday 9th May 2021 2:46 - Robert McCarthy
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo admitted that Lewis Dunk’s second-half red card swayed the game in his side’s favour after a 2-1 victory over Brighton at Molineux.
Morgan Gibbs-White denied nine-man Brighton the chance to secure Premier League safety after Wolves’ late show.
The midfielder’s last-minute strike earned a 2-1 comeback win at Molineux following Dunk’s game-changing red card.
The Seagulls skipper was sent off after the break for pulling back Fabio Silva, having given the visitors a first-half lead.
Man City s title party delayed by Man Utd win at Villa
published : 9 May 2021 at 23:45 Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood (right) celebrates scoring at Aston Villa.
LONDON: Manchester City s Premier League title celebrations were put on hold again as Manchester United fought back to win 3-1 at Aston Villa on Sunday.
Pep Guardiola s side missed a chance to seal the title when they lost 2-1 to Chelsea on Saturday.
City could have started the party if second-placed United lost at Villa Park, but their arch-rivals kept the leaders champagne on ice with a second-half escape act.
Trailing to Bertrand Traore s first half rocket, United equalised through Bruno Fernandes penalty before Mason Greenwood and Edinson Cavani netted to leave City frustrated.
Traore sparks Wolves fightback to keep nine-man Brighton in relegation mix
Date published: Sunday 9th May 2021 2:04 - Robert McCarthy
Morgan Gibbs-White denied nine-man Brighton the chance to secure Premier League safety after Wolves’ late show.
The midfielder’s last-minute strike earned a 2-1 comeback win at Molineux following Lewis Dunk’s game-changing red card.
The Seagulls skipper was sent off after the break for pulling back Fabio Silva, having given the visitors a first-half lead.
Adama Traore levelled with 14 minutes left and Graham Potter’s side had been in complete command until Dunk walked.
Victory would have sealed Premier League survival for the Seagulls, although it will be confirmed on Monday if Burnley beat Fulham, and Neal Maupay underlined their frustrations after he was sent off at the final whistle when he confronted referee Jon Moss.