Manchester City secured their first victory against a top-5 team this season

Manchester City won their match in the 31st round of the English Premier League against Aston Villa with a score of 4-1.

Thus, Pep Guardiola's team secured their first victory against a top-5 team of the current Premier League season. Before this match, they had lost to and drawn with Arsenal, drawn with Tottenham, and played two draws against Liverpool. In the first round, they lost to Aston Villa 0-1, but now they have won 4-1.

Additionally, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola commented on the championship race in England. During the post-match press conference, the Spanish coach emphasized the importance of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League next season, above all else.

It's worth noting that thanks to Phil Foden's hat-trick, Manchester City avenged their previous loss to Aston Villa in the first leg and emerged victorious with a scoreline of 4-1. Guardiola's team amassed 67 points after 30 Premier League matches and currently occupies the third position in the league table.

They still trail Arsenal by one point and await the outcome of Liverpool's match tomorrow.