Matheus Nunes who doesn’t usually watch football has turned into an unexpected star for Manchester City after scoring a game-winning goal against Aston Villa. The match showed how Nunes adapted from struggling in midfield to doing pretty good as a full-back especially since Kyle Walker left. Manchester City with Pep Guardiola in charge keeps looking at young players and getting better at defense.
- Matheus Nunes got the winning goal for Manchester City vs Aston Villa.
- When Kyle Walker left it gave Nunes a chance to play full-back.
- Manchester City helps young players grow under Pep Guardiola.
Pep Guardiola’s Confidence in Defensive Depth
Pep Guardiola really believes in how good Manchester City’s defense is. The team keeps finding and helping young players get better which looks good for the future. Getting players like Matheus Nunes shows what they’re trying to do. Guardiola says he feels good about having lots of different defenders, and he’s said this a lot lately.
Matheus Nunes: The Man City defender who doesn’t watch football
@hirstclass says the Portuguese star, who scored late winner against Aston Villa, struggled in midfield but has found a home at full back after the departure of Kyle Walker ⬇️
https://t.co/21x9LmZIIZ— Times Sport (@TimesSport)
April 23, 2025
For more about Manchester City’s plans check out their team insights.
Aston Villa’s Champions League Aspirations
Playing Manchester City was real tough for Aston Villa as they try to get into Champions League. Even though they beat Newcastle United real good before Villa couldn’t handle Nunes scoring late. Unai Emery has been real smart with his tactics for Villa but losing to City shows how hard the Premier League is.
For more about how Aston Villa is doing go to their team details.
Premier League Context
Learn more about what’s happening in the Premier League like team positions and stuff on the Premier League insights page. Manchester City keeps finding good young players and making their team stronger while Aston Villa keeps trying hard to get into Champions League.
