Aston Villa v Manchester City player ratings: Matty Cash 3; Phil Foden 9, John Stones 2

City go 11 points clear as they home in on Premier League title

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Manchester City closed in on the Premier League title as the leaders fought back to win 2-1 at Aston Villa in their first match since withdrawing from the European Super League.

Pep Guardiola's side were rocked by John McGinn's opener for Villa after just 20 seconds but recovered impressively as Phil Foden equalised before Rodri put the visitors ahead.

City defender John Stones threatened to derail his team's charge when he was sent off for a reckless foul on Jacob Ramsey just before half-time.

However, Villa were reduced to 10 men as well when Matty Cash earned a second booking for chopping down Foden in the second half.

City are 11 points clear of second placed Manchester United and need a maximum of eight points from their remaining five games to clinch a third Premier League title in four seasons.

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