Brazil sensation Fernandinho scored a dramatic 89th-minute winning goal for Manchester City to earn a 3-2 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday, a result which could have major ramifications at both ends of the Premier League.
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It was the second goal in four minutes at Eastlands after Carlos Sanchez appeared to have earned FA Cup finalists Villa a priceless point when he was on hand to skilfully hook the ball into the goal from 12 yards after City goalkeeper Joe Hart had failed to deal with a Charles N’Zogbia corner.
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But with normal time running out, Aleksandar Kolarov’s left-wing corner passed through a crowded Villa area and reached the unmarked Fernandinho, who took a controlling touch before scoring with an acrobatic half-volley.
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Sergio Aguero, with his 21st league goal of the season, and Kolarov had previously been on target for Manuel Pellegrini’s side although, after Tom Cleverley had pulled a goal back for Villa, the visitors looked well capable of escaping with at least a point.
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Victory saw reigning champions City climb into second place, nine points behind Chelsea but having played two games more than Jose Mourinho’s leaders.
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