Aston Villa Ends Man City's Perfect Start with Jackson's Brace
Nicolas Jackson's two goals help Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1, ending their 100% league record.
Aston Villa secured a 2-1 victory over Manchester City, ending the reigning champions' perfect Premier League start. Nicolas Jackson's brace was pivotal in the win.
Jackson, who previously played under Enzo Maresca at Chelsea, scored twice to avenge his former manager. The goals came after just six minutes and in the 73rd minute.
Manchester City's 100% winning record in the league ended after four consecutive losses at Villa Park. The defeat also marked Maresca's first loss as a new manager.
Zion Suzuki made three crucial saves for Villa, including a fingertip stop on Josko Gvardiol. City's Erling Haaland scored once but couldn't secure a win.
Why it matters
This win highlights Villa's progress under Unai Emery and shows City's dominance isn't absolute. Jackson's performance also adds personal significance to the result.
How the story unfolded
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- Yahoo Sports – Nicolas Jackson gets sweet revenge on Enzo Maresca as Aston Villa end Man City’s perfect start ↗
- The Guardian – Aston Villa and Jackson end Manchester City’s perfect run with stunning win ↗
- Al Jazeera – Man City beaten at Aston Villa as perfect Premier League start ends ↗
- BBC Sport – Jackson stars with two goals - player ratings for Aston Villa v Man City ↗
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What is the latest on Aston Villa Man City?
Nicolas Jackson's two goals help Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1, ending their 100% league record. Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1 in a Premier League match.
When did the Aston Villa Man City story break?
FlashFeed published this brief on October 24, 2026. The earliest report it draws on, from BBC Sport, is dated October 24, 2026.
What should I know about Aston Villa Man City?
Nicolas Jackson scored both goals, ending City's perfect start. Enzo Maresca's 7-game winning streak as a new manager ended.
Why should readers care about Aston Villa Man City?
This win highlights Villa's progress under Unai Emery and shows City's dominance isn't absolute. Jackson's performance also adds personal significance to the result.
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This brief is based on reporting from BBC Sport, The Guardian, Al Jazeera and Yahoo Sports. Links to their original stories are listed on this page.
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