Aston Villa 2-1 Man City: How the players rated
Aston Villa defeated Manchester City 2-1 in a Premier League match, with Nicolas Jackson scoring both goals for the home side. The result ended Manchester City's perfect winning streak for the season.
Why it matters
This result significantly impacts the Premier League standings and demonstrates a major upset in top-tier professional football.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Nicolas Jackson scored twice for Aston Villa
Football reporter at Villa Park Published 24 October 2026 Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Aston Villa ended Manchester City's 100% winning start to the Premier League season.
Here's how I rated the players and how you rated the players.
Published 21 August Aston Villa Zion Suzuki: Good in the air, decent distribution and made three important stops to deny Iliman Ndiaye, Rayan Cherki and Josko Gvardiol with a brilliant, fingertip save. 7
Matty Cash: Battled all game with Jeremy Doku and though he was booked for a push on the Belgian, he managed more tackles than any other player. 7
Victor Lindelof: Threw his body at everything that came his way but outmuscled for Haaland's goal. 6
Pau Torres: Calming presence at the back without being too ruffled. 6
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