NewsWPLG Local 10October 24, 2026Miami-Dade County
Aston Villa defeats Manchester City 2-1 to end opponent's perfect Premier League start
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Nicolas Jackson scored two goals to lead Aston Villa to a 2-1 victory over Manchester City on Saturday, halting City's streak of seven straight league wins. Erling Haaland scored for City before Jackson secured the win with a second-half goal.
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The match alters the Premier League standings by handing Manchester City its fourth consecutive defeat at Villa Park and extending Aston Villa's winning streak to six matches out of seven.
Key Facts
- Aston Villa defeated Manchester City 2-1 on Saturday.
- Nicolas Jackson scored both goals for Aston Villa.
- Erling Haaland scored a header to temporarily tie the game for Manchester City in the second half.
- The loss ended Manchester City's perfect start to the Premier League season and its bid for an eighth straight league win.
- Jackson reached seven goals for the season across all competitions with his performance.
- Aston Villa's recent run includes six wins from seven games in all competitions.
- Aston Villa failed to win any of its opening four league games of the campaign before climbing the standings.
- Villa's previous defeat was a 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest on September 12.
- Manchester City has now suffered four consecutive defeats at Villa Park.
Who's Mentioned
PersonJames Robson“Author of the news article”PersonUnai Emery“Aston Villa manager”PersonErling Haaland“Manchester City player who scored a goal”PersonGianluigi Donnarumma“Goalkeeper”PersonMorgan Rogers“Player who left Aston Villa in the offseason”PersonOllie Watkins“Player who left Aston Villa in the offseason”OrganizationNottingham Forest“Football club”PersonMatty Cash“Aston Villa defender”OrganizationAston Villa“Premier League football club”PersonEnzo Maresca“Manchester City manager”PersonEmi Martinez“Player who left Aston Villa in the offseason”PersonYouri Tielemans“Player who left Aston Villa in the offseason”OrganizationManchester City“Premier League football club”PersonNicolas Jackson“Aston Villa player who scored two goals”PersonEzri Konsa“Player who left Aston Villa in the offseason”