Ilkay Gundogan’s game-changing introduction against Aston Villa has been hailed as "one of the greatest substitutions in Premier League history" after Manchester City won the title in the most dramatic of circumstances.
The Premier League crown looked to be slipping out of the grasp of the Blues as they fell 2-0 down at home to Aston Villa, with goals from Matty Cash and Philippe Coutinho threatening to spoil the party at the Etihad. Although they remained ahead of Liverpool in the table at that point, it looked increasingly likely that City would have to rely on a favour from Wolves in order to become champions.
But Gundogan’s introduction swung the race back in City’s favour in dramatic fashion. The midfielder had been introduced just moments before Coutinho doubled Villa's lead, and he proved to be the difference as City claimed their fourth title in five years.
