What a night. Fantastic to see some proper drama on the pitch rather than off it. Manchester City are marching towards the title after another excellent showing.

Match of the Day is on BBC One right now so catch the highlights there.

I'm heading to bed. Goodnight folks.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith, speaking to BBC MOTD: "We made a great start. It was something we had spoken about. We have one of the best players in the league who can run in behind the oppositions defence in the shape of Ollie Watkins.

"We defended reasonably well. It was probably the manner of the goals we conceded that was most disappointing

"Cashy will learn from that. The second one was stupid and reckless.

"Some of Manchester City's play play was outstanding. They schooled us at times.

"I've been involved in professional football for 34 years and I haven't seen football come together like it has this week. That shows you how outraged people were at the plans."

Manchester City

Pep Guardiola speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "Not the start I dreamt of but we reacted very well, we played so good with and without the ball. Ten against 11, we reacted well, we played so good."

On John Stones: "He's late but the intention to kick him is not there, he wouldn't go there with intention, he's not aggressive with the feet, he's just late. It's tough, playing a lot of minutes, good learning for him. Even with ten men we played good, when we had the ball we played good."

On Phil Foden: "He's been decisive in the final third and he's playing so good. Right now he's a really important player for us."

On distraction of Super League: "After that game it doesn't look like it did distract us, we were focussed, of course everyone was concerned, but the players were focussed on this game. We are so close, we need two more games, one draw, now focus on the two games. Cup final and Champions League and then Crystal Palace.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith speaking to Sky Sports: "Great start - we played a ball in behind with a kick free kick which we had spoken about and then had to defend very because they had 25 minutes of wonderful football.

"The disappointing part for me is the manner of the goals, we know Ederson has a good strike on him and they pick up the second ball there and if you lose against Man City you want them to be working wonderfully executed goals, you don't want to concede those kind of goals. Matty Cash's first yellow was harsh but second one was just stupid and reckless, with them having ten men you won’t get a better chance to beat City."

On red cards: "The first one was a pull, we don't seem to see many of them given, their red card [John Stones] was probably a yellow as well though. I think you can slow anything down and it looks worse - it was right in front of me and he’s gone for the ball and caught the man, you see that all the time.

"Our plan was to get it out to the front two and get behind but we never got behind them enough, we got a few crosses in early on but once we had the man sent off the half time plan goes out the window. It was a bit more even at ten v ten but they have better technically gifted players than we have on the ball.

Manchester City

More from Man City captain Fernandinho, discussing the European Super League with Sky Sports: "It’s been crazy since Saturday after the Chelsea defeat in the FA Cup – guys were a bit down and then on Monday the Super League comes out and we were surprised. We didn’t expect it but eventually they had good sense and it was the right thing to do. Everyone who loves football didn’t support the Super League including our players so we’re happy now that it’s turned around, but it was a surprise.

"It’s a tough situation, we wanted to find out from the people at the top of the club to see the reasons why they are there with the other clubs. We wanted to come out and say we are against it but we had to have a chat among the players and we all agreed to wait for the club statement, we are happy in the end because football wins."

Aston Villa

Dean Smith says Matty Cash's second yellow card was "stupid and reckless" from the player.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn, speaking to Sky Sports: "It was just my feeling on the pitch but that was the best 90 minutes I have seen [from an opposition team]. It was a nightmare to be perfectly honest."

Manchester City

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, speaking to Sky Sports: "We played so good. After 10 against 11 and after Cash was sent off, it was a really good performance. The Premier League is the most important title to win.

"We controlled the game when it was 10 against 10. It was late [John Stones' challenge] but the intention was no. Now because we have won I am happy. If we had lost I'd be unhappy.

"We did a good game. This guy [Phil Foden] is growing. His influence in our games is massive. He's becoming a serious player. Phil right now is becoming such an important player. His influence in the final third is so important."

Manchester City

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Manchester City captain Fernandinho speaking to Sky Sports: "They started well and scored in the first minute but after that we recovered possession and controlled the game and turned it around in the first half and the second half was tough, we were one man down. But at the end it was a good game and we’re happy for another victory."

On Phil Foden: "I've known him about five years, since he was a little boy and he’s showed his quality, no doubt about that. He’s matured and taking the actions better, chooses better actions, scored today and he’s been awesome so pleased and happy for him because he’s a nice boy and deserves the best."

On John Stones: "Feel sorry for him, to miss the cup final, this was a tough game fighting for the title, not easy for any player but we're behind him, supporting him. He’s showed his quality and positive energy. He’s helped us in different situations this season, scoring goals, defending well, keeping the ball, you can name so many ways he’s helped us this season. We will miss him on Sunday but I am pleased for him overall because he’s been one of the best players so far for us this season.

"Conceding an early goal and having to carry on after the Chelsea game [FA Cup] – we have five games left to play but with the character of our players we are sure we can do it. But football is on the pitch and we have to show that every week. I'm pleased for the team, the players and everyone at the club because we have fought a lot to reach this point, in every training session and we are so close, we just need to focus and concentrate. Five games left and we’ll see what happens."

Manchester City

Manchester City have won each of their last 10 Premier League away games, becoming the first team to win 10 in a row on the road in the competition on more than one occasion (won 11 in a row between May-December 2017).

City also won a Premier League game having conceded the first goal for the first time since December 2019 versus Leicester (3-1), ending a run of 10 games without a win when conceding first (D3 L7).

Michael Brown
Former Manchester City midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

Man City didn't start well, they had a bit of a scare but you talk about reaction and the quality of the side. It was a strong side from Pep Guardiola, some of the play we've watched today was a joy to watch. The movement, the goals, a bit of everything, individual performances. We saw the red card and City recovered very well and had the confidence to see it through until the end.

You could see the reaction from the players and the staff that's one step closer to the Premier League title.

Manchester City

Fernandinho is speaking to Sky Sports and says the last few days have been "crazy". He says the players were surprised with the announcement about the club's intentions to join the European Super League. He adds: "We're happy now because football wins."

Full reaction from both camps coming up.

Matty Cash's red card killed Villa. Up until then they had a chance of getting something from this. A bad night too for John Stones who will miss the Carabao Cup final.

A huge step towards the title for City. They can almost touch the trophy.

Manchester City are giving a masterclass in how to keep possession in added time.

Jon Evans: The clear difference between City and Villa is that City have movement and link up play, Villa don't. Villa lack any outlet when on the ball, which is why Grealish is such a loss as he was the outlet. The team is just too static and uncreative.

Three additional minutes.

Michael Brown
Former Manchester City midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

Aston Villa finally got the ball back and then gave a soft foul away and they'll be disappointed with that - they've got no momentum at the moment.

Whenever they get the ball Man City press, they haven't' got the confidence to get out. They've got to try and clip it in, try and get Ollie Watkins involved, can you get it into him to his chest or feet, make some runs around him. Ross Barkley has come on and not really had any opportunity to create anything - Villa have got to go for it now.

A second City change. Fernandinho will see this out in place of Riyad Mahrez who has been excellent.

Bernardo Silva slices over from 20 yards. Here come Villa but they give it away again. It's the story of their game.