Nicolas Jackson struck twice at Villa Park as Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1 and ended the champions' 100% start to the Premier League season.
Nicolas Jackson was the man of the moment at Villa Park, scoring twice as Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1 and ended City's perfect start to the Premier League campaign.
City had won every game before this one and arrived as clear favourites. Villa did not let the reputation unsettle them. They played with energy and confidence, and Jackson's two goals proved the difference in a result that will be felt across the table.
City found a goal of their own and kept pushing, but they could not find the equalizer that would have rescued their unbeaten run. Villa defended with discipline and held on in front of a home crowd that spent the closing stages roaring them toward the final whistle.
The defeat leaves City with their first blemish of the season and a lesson about how quickly a flawless start can unravel. For Villa and Jackson, it is a statement win that shows how dangerous they can be when the big games arrive.
