Nicolas Jackson double sees Aston Villa end Manchester City’s perfect start
Aston Villa defeated Manchester City, ending the latter's perfect Premier League start with a double from Nicolas Jackson. The result marks a significant shift in form for both clubs early in the season.
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Nicolas Jackson (with thumb down) celebrates scoring his and Aston Villa’s second against Manchester City. Photograph: Harry Murphy/Aston Villa FC/Getty Images Nicolas Jackson (with thumb down) celebrates scoring his and Aston Villa’s second against Manchester City. Photograph: Harry Murphy/Aston Villa FC/Getty Images Premier League Nicolas Jackson double sees Aston Villa end Manchester City’s perfect start Will Unwin at Villa Park Sat 24 Oct 2026 14.33 BST Last modified on Sat 24 Oct 2026 17.40 BST Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Manchester City added a loss in the Premier League to one to the Premier League, as their perfect record this season vanished without an independent commission in sight. Two of the most in-form strikers in England did battle and it was Nicolas Jackson’s double that meant his side came out on top against Erling Haaland.
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