Manchester City Extends Unbeaten Run to 25 MatchesManchester City Extends Unbeaten Run to 25 Matches Manchester City continued their relentless march towards the Premier League title with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday, extending their unbeaten run to an incredible 25 matches in all competitions. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, City struggled to break down a resilient Villa defense in the first half. Sergio Agüero, making his first start since December, squandered a golden opportunity to open the scoring, but his shot was well saved by Jed Steer. However, City’s persistence paid off early in the second half. Kevin De Bruyne floated in an inch-perfect cross from the right wing, and Raheem Sterling headed home from close range to give the reigning champions the lead. Villa equalized against the run of play moments later when Jack Grealish jinked past two defenders and fired a low shot into the bottom corner. But City refused to be denied. With just over 15 minutes remaining, De Bruyne picked out the unmarked Riyad Mahrez with a pinpoint pass, and the Algerian curled a beautiful shot into the far corner to secure all three points. The victory moved City 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with a game in hand on their nearest rivals. It also marked the club’s 25th consecutive match without defeat, equaling the club record set under Pep Guardiola in 2011. Guardiola was delighted with his team’s performance and praised their resilience. “We didn’t play our best today, but we showed our character and our quality,” said the Spaniard. “It’s not easy to win 25 matches in a row, and it’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players.” City will now turn their attention to the Champions League, where they face Real Madrid in the first leg of their semi-final tie on Tuesday. With their unbeaten run still intact, Guardiola’s side will be confident of achieving more success on the biggest stage of European football.
