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Sunderland midfielder Jack Colback: "After the Tottenham and Everton games everyone wrote us off but I think that helped us. To get the win tonight makes it feel good, I feel relief. It's been a long, tough season. Gus Poyet has been brilliant since he came in. He is positive and gives us belief. We had spells where we struggled but we've managed to pull it out of the bag somehow."

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Is this City side better than the one which won the title two seasons ago? Is this the start of an era of City domination in England?

Norwich fans, you're heading back into the Championship? Where did it all go wrong this season and what will it take for you to get back in the Premier League?

Sunderland - is this your favourite season as a Sunderland supporter? A League Cup final, a good run in the FA Cup, beating Newcastle home and away - and now staying up!

David in Worcs: The relegated clubs all sacked a decent manager in the 2nd half of the season and finished lower than they were before. Will any lessons be learnt? In a word, no.

Keith, the blue Manc: A good professional game by City with good game management. Silva is different class. A disgrace he has not got an award.

Former Manchester City and Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann:, external Well done Manchester City. They showed tonight why they are champions. Faultless, patient display.

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Former England and Tottenham striker Gary Lineker:, external City wisely waiting until the 89th minute before going 3 nil up.

Start the open top bus?

Manchester City's relentless drive towards the Premier League title is epitomised by Yaya Toure's surging run from deep which sees the Ivorian brush off all challengers before hammering his side's 100th Premier League goal of the season past Brad Guzan. You don't stop those. The run or the shot.

Sunderland complete mission improbable and look to have condemned Norwich to relegation in the process.

City complete a convincing victory with just a minute left on the clock when Yaya Toure rolls the ball to Stevan Jovetic on the edge of the box and the striker sidefoots powerfully past Brad Guzan.

French Ligue 1

The party atmosphere in Paris is still a little flat as Rennes continue to frustrate the newly-crowned French champions. But the mood is lifted as star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns to action after a five-week absence with a thigh injury. Can the super Swede inspire a champagne comeback?

Edin Dzeko, who has really stepped up in the absence of the injured Sergio Aguero tonight with those two goals, is brought off to a hero's reception and replaced by Alvaro Negredo. Aston Villa send on Jack Grealish in place of Ryan Bertrand.

Opta Joe:, external 152 - Manchester City have now scored 152 goals in all competitions this season, 109 more than Aston Villa. Gulf.

Almost a way back into the match for Aston Villa and a glimmer of hope for Liverpool when Andreas Weimann's close-range header hits the bar and bounces down on the goal-line before being hacked clear by Vincent Kompany. There were centimetres in that, but technology correctly rules that the ball didn't cross the line.

Jakeyy:, external Chelsea and Liverpool have both had their chances to take the title, City aren't going to let it slip like them.

Sophie Gayter:, external And there's the sub Rodgers should've made on Monday. Creative Silva off, tireless defensive-minded Fernandinho on. Lock down the 3 pts.

Tom Young:, external I take it Aston Villa's bus had to be returned by 9:30pm, then?

Spanish La Liga

Just over a quarter of Real Madrid's vital game in hand over La Liga title rivals Atletico Madrid and Barcelona to go. Carlo Ancelotti's side still lead through Sergio Ramos's first-half free kick, but relegation-threatened Valladolid are cranking up the pressure.

Ex-Barcelona youngster Jeffren sits up a delightful right-wing cross which is met by an acrobatic overhead kick from team-mate Javi Guerra. Madrid keeper Iker Casillas is rooted to his spot but is grateful to see the ambitious effort trundle wide.

The visitors will move within two points of leaders Atletico, with two matches left apiece, if they see out a win.

Sunderland might be 2-0 up and cruising but Gus Poyet, who is prowling his technical area, continues to kick every ball and curse every decision which goes against his side. Surely he's the most animated of all Premier League managers? Just under 10 minutes to go now.

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We've reached that stage in the match where both sides are dipping into their resources on the bench, with Aston Villa sending on Callum Robinson in place of Ciaran Clark.

David Silva - the man who has orchestrated all of Manchester City's attacks tonight - enjoys a standing ovation and is replaced by Fernandinho.

BBC Sport's David Ornstein at Etihad Stadium

"The Etihad has erupted following those two goals that have taken City a step closer to the Premier League title. The reaction of the fans and players certainly suggests they believe they're nearly there. Even the usually-restrained Manuel Pellegrini allows himself a jig of delight and his backroom staff go wild. The noise inside this place is now ear-splitting as the City fans showcase their full repertoire - "Blue Moon", "We're not really here" and so on. It's lashing it down but they're singing in the rain and will be all night if their team see it out."

Yaya Toure's free-kick from the very edge of the penalty area is deflected wide for a corner. The centre is whipped in but easily dealt with by Aston Villa.