As we approach the 2025/26 season, our deep dive into the Classic Highlights returns with one of the most dramatic final games of the campaign in recent years.

Pep Guardiola’s side welcomed Aston Villa to the Etihad Stadium for the finale of the 2021/22 season, with a win to confirm a fourth title in five years. 

But things didn’t quite go to plan when the game got underway. 

Matty Cash gave the visitors the lead on 37 minutes before Philippe Coutinho doubled Villa’s lead in the 69th minute.

With 20 minutes left to play, and City’s title hopes slowly drifting out of reach, Guardiola’s team pulled off something remarkable. 

Ilkay Gundogan’s header halved the deficit and sparked a glimmer of hope. Rodri’s goal two minutes later saw City level and on the cusp of a triumph. 

Then, on 81 minutes, Gundogan latched onto the end of a Kevin De Bruyne cross to tap home at the back post and send the Etihad into a frenzy. 

Watch the best of the action from our 2021/22 title win via the video above!