Kuala Lumpur,EL SKY NEWS – Manchester City kept the Premier League title race firmly alive with a commanding 3–0 victory over Fulham at the Etihad Stadium, while Aston Villa strengthened their Champions League ambitions with a dramatic late win against Brighton.
City Stay in Title Hunt
Pep Guardiola’s side delivered a dominant performance in front of their home crowd, showcasing their attacking depth and control from the opening whistle.
City broke the deadlock through Antoine Semenyo, whose clinical finish set the tone for the evening. Youngster O’Reilly doubled the advantage with a composed strike, before Erling Haaland sealed the result with his latest goal of the campaign, continuing his pursuit of the Golden Boot.
The victory keeps City within touching distance of league leaders Arsenal, maintaining pressure at the top of the table as the title race intensifies heading into the final stretch of the season.
Villa Snatch Late Winner
At Villa Park, Aston Villa secured a hard-fought 1–0 win over Brighton in dramatic fashion. With the match seemingly heading toward a stalemate, a late header involving Tyrone Mings—ultimately credited as an own goal by Brighton’s Jack Hinshelwood—proved decisive in the 86th minute.
The result is significant for Unai Emery’s side as they continue pushing for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification.
The match also marked a historic milestone for James Milner, who equaled the Premier League’s all-time appearance record with his 653rd game, underlining his remarkable longevity in English football.
Burnley’s Stunning Comeback
Elsewhere, Burnley produced one of the shocks of the midweek fixtures with a sensational 3–2 comeback victory over Crystal Palace. Trailing 2–0, Burnley scored three goals in just seven minutes to complete a stunning turnaround.
Liverpool edged Sunderland 1–0 to strengthen their top-four bid, while Nottingham Forest and Wolves played out a goalless draw despite Forest registering a high number of attempts on goal.
Title Race and Top-Four Battle Intensify
With just months remaining in the season, Wednesday night’s results further tightened both the title race and the battle for European qualification. Manchester City remain firmly in contention, while Aston Villa continue to prove they are serious challengers for Champions League football next season.
The Premier League drama shows no signs of slowing down.
