Villa stuns City with Jackson double to end winning run
Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1, ending the Premier League leaders' unbeaten start.
Aston Villa shocked Manchester City with a 2-1 victory, handing the leaders their first loss of the season. Nicolas Jackson struck in the sixth minute when City defender Marc Guéhi lost the ball.
Jackson added a second late after a poor clearance by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Erling Haaland scored City's only goal with a header, his 13th of the season.
City dominated possession and chances but Villa defended tightly. They punished City's mistakes on the counter-attack.
Villa's goalkeeper made crucial saves to keep City at bay.
- Villa 2-1 City
- Final score
- 6th minute and late
- Jackson's goal minutes
- 13
- Haaland's season goals
- Marc Guéhi and clearance
- City's errors
Why it mattersCity's winning run is over and Arsenal can move level on points, keeping the title fight wide open.
AustraliaAustralian Premier League fans will follow this key title battle, with both City and Arsenal now within reach of each other.
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