Jackson double gives Aston Villa 2-1 win over Man City

Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring with a brilliant finish, giving Aston Villa a 1-0 lead in the first half. The midfielder then added a second goal in the second half, sealing a 2-1 win that snapped Manchester City’s unbeaten run in the league.

Villa Park erupted as the hosts celebrated their first Premier League win of the season, while City’s perfect start was halted in a dramatic fashion. The result keeps Villa’s challenge for a top-four finish alive as they look to build momentum.

With the win, Aston Villa now sit comfortably in the upper half of the table, while Manchester City must regroup after the unexpected defeat. The loss could prompt the reigning champions to reassess their tactics ahead of upcoming fixtures.

For Villa, the victory is a confidence boost heading into the next stretch of matches. The club will aim to maintain consistency and push for a high league position as the season progresses.

Both teams will face new challenges in the coming weeks, but the result has already added an extra layer of intrigue to the Premier League title race.