Aston Villa vs Manchester City: Nicolas Jackson Brace Fires Aston Villa Past Manchester City in Premier League Upset

Aston Villa handed Manchester City a 2-1 defeat at Villa Park, ending the visitors’ unbeaten start to the Premier League campaign. Nicolas Jackson scored twice to secure the hosts’ victory.

Jackson opened the scoring in the sixth minute, finishing a pass from John McGinn to give Villa an early advantage. City pushed for an equalizer before the break but could not find a way through.

Manchester City drew level seven minutes into the second half. Erling Haaland headed home a cross from Iliman Ndiaye in the 52nd minute, taking his league tally to nine goals for the season.

Villa restored their lead eight minutes later. Substitute Ibrahim Mbaye set up Jackson, who found the net for the second time to put the home side back in front.

City pressed for another equalizer in the closing stages but were unable to break through Villa’s defense. Unai Emery’s side held on to claim all three points.

Despite the defeat, Manchester City remained top of the Premier League standings with 21 points from eight matches. Aston Villa moved to sixth place with 11 points from the same number of games.