• A Manchester City fan holds a message for his team referencing Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard's slip against Chelsea during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. Michael Regan / Getty Images / May 7, 2014
    A Manchester City fan holds a message for his team referencing Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard's slip against Chelsea during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. Michael Regan / Getty Images / May 7, 2014
  • Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri prays before the match against Aston Villa on Wednesday. Darren Staples / Reuters / May 7, 2014
    Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri prays before the match against Aston Villa on Wednesday. Darren Staples / Reuters / May 7, 2014
  • Manchester City midfielder David Silva challenges Aston Villa player Ashley Westwood during their Premier League match on Wednesday. Phil Noble / Reuters / May 7, 2014
    Manchester City midfielder David Silva challenges Aston Villa player Ashley Westwood during their Premier League match on Wednesday. Phil Noble / Reuters / May 7, 2014
  • David Silva of Manchester City goes to ground after a challenge by Ashley Westwood of Aston Villa on Wednesday. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images / May 7, 2014
    David Silva of Manchester City goes to ground after a challenge by Ashley Westwood of Aston Villa on Wednesday. Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images / May 7, 2014
  • Manchester City midfielder David Silva jumps for the ball as he vies with Aston Villa defender Antonio Luna on Wednesday. Paul Ellis / AFP / May 7, 2014
    Manchester City midfielder David Silva jumps for the ball as he vies with Aston Villa defender Antonio Luna on Wednesday. Paul Ellis / AFP / May 7, 2014
  • Aston Villa striker Andreas Weimann vies for the ball with Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis during Wednesday's Premier League contest. Andrew Yates / AFP / May 7, 2014
    Aston Villa striker Andreas Weimann vies for the ball with Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis during Wednesday's Premier League contest. Andrew Yates / AFP / May 7, 2014
  • Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko scores the opening goal against Aston Villa on Wednesday. Peter Powell / EPA / May 7, 2014
    Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko scores the opening goal against Aston Villa on Wednesday. Peter Powell / EPA / May 7, 2014
  • Edin Dzeko of Manchester City celebrates after scoring his side's first goal against Aston Villa on Wednesday. Phil Noble / Reuters / May 7, 2014
    Edin Dzeko of Manchester City celebrates after scoring his side's first goal against Aston Villa on Wednesday. Phil Noble / Reuters / May 7, 2014
  • Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko, middle, is mobbed by teammates Samir Nasri, left, and Stevan Jovetic, centre, as well as others after he scored the side's first goal against Aston Villa on Wednesday. Andrew Yates / AFP / May 7, 2014
    Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko, middle, is mobbed by teammates Samir Nasri, left, and Stevan Jovetic, centre, as well as others after he scored the side's first goal against Aston Villa on Wednesday. Andrew Yates / AFP / May 7, 2014
  • Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko celebrates scoring his second goal with midfielder Samir Nasri and Vincent Kompany on Wednesday. Andrew Yates / AFP / May 7, 2014
    Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko celebrates scoring his second goal with midfielder Samir Nasri and Vincent Kompany on Wednesday. Andrew Yates / AFP / May 7, 2014
  • Stevan Jovetic of Manchester City scores the third goal against Aston Villa on Wednesday. Peter Powell / EPA / May 7, 2014
    Stevan Jovetic of Manchester City scores the third goal against Aston Villa on Wednesday. Peter Powell / EPA / May 7, 2014
  • Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic celebrates scoring his team's third goal against Aston Villa on Wednesday. Andrew Yates / AFP / May 7, 2014
    Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic celebrates scoring his team's third goal against Aston Villa on Wednesday. Andrew Yates / AFP / May 7, 2014
  • Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure runs clear to score his team's fourth goal during their Premier League victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday. Andrew Yates / AFP / May 7, 2014
    Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure runs clear to score his team's fourth goal during their Premier League victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday. Andrew Yates / AFP / May 7, 2014
  • Yaya Toure of Manchester City fires a shot to score his team's fourth goal in their win over Aston Villa on Wednesday at the Etihad Stadium. Michael Regan / Getty Images / May 7, 2014
    Yaya Toure of Manchester City fires a shot to score his team's fourth goal in their win over Aston Villa on Wednesday at the Etihad Stadium. Michael Regan / Getty Images / May 7, 2014

In pictures: City put one hand on Premier League trophy with win


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Images from Wednesday’s 4-0 thumping of Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium, leaving Manchester City in dominant position to clinch the Premier League title on the season’s final day.