Premier League result: Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez score as Manchester City beat Aston Villa to close gap to leaders Arsenal

Man City 3-1 Aston Villa.

Duran almost sets up a barnstorming finale with a thumping shot that smacks the crossbar. Unlucky!

Four minutes added.

Villa just want that full-time whistle now.

The City fans are in strong voice now. They would love to see their team finish off a dominant showing with a fourth goal.

Ake on.

Mahrez surges on to Alvarez's cut back but somehow contrives to blast a gilt-edged chance over the bar.

Coutinho lets fly with a stunning curler from the left flank that forces Ederson to tip over the top at full stretch.

Man City will move back above Man United into second spot.

The Citizens will be three points behind leaders Arsenal having played a game more, but can move top on goal difference if they win at Emirates Stadium when the top two meet on Wednesday night.

Villa will remain in 11th spot.

Coutinho on.

Cash on.

Watkins's strike hasn't been the lift-off moment Villa were hoping for.

City continue to dominate and dictate the play.

Gundogan has a couple of shots from distance within seconds of each other. The first is well saved by Martinez while the second is far more routine.

Foden on.

Grealish surges free on the left and dinks a lovely cross to the far post where Alvarez arrives on cue, but his goal-bound header is brilliantly blocked by Konsa.

Konsa booked.