Champions League race hots up as Man City held, Villa win

Pep Guardiola's dethroned champions were expected to waltz to three points on England's south coast and pull level with second-placed Arsenal on 67 points. But although the FA Cup finalists dominated possession and had 26 shots, they could not break their opponents down, despite the return of top-scorer Erling Haaland. Third-placed City, who play Crystal Palace in next week's FA Cup final, remain well-placed to finish in the top five, which would secure qualification for the Champions League next season.