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Aston Villa defeats Manchester City 2-1 at Villa Park

Outlets agree that Aston Villa ended Manchester City's unbeaten Premier League run with a 2-1 victory behind two goals from Nicolas Jackson.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Oct 24, 2026 · 4 sources · 1 min read
Aston Villa team vs FH August 2008
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At a glance

  • Aston Villa secured a 2-1 victory against Manchester City at Villa Park.13
  • Nicolas Jackson scored two goals to secure the win for Aston Villa.14
  • The match marked Manchester City's first Premier League loss of the season.1234

Aston Villa defeated Manchester City 2-1 in a Premier League fixture at Villa Park.13

Nicolas Jackson scored a double to propel Aston Villa ahead.14

The result gave Manchester City their first Premier League loss of the current campaign.1234

Where sources agree

  • City suffered first PL defeat of season4 of 4
  • Villa Park hosted the match3 of 4
  • Aston Villa won 2-12 of 4
  • Nicolas Jackson scored two goals2 of 4

Who covered this

3 National1 International

Sources

  1. 1ESPNManchester City's perfect EPL start ends with Aston Villa loss ↗
  2. 2Yahoo SportsMaresca: We weren’t clinical enough in Villa defeat ↗
  3. 3Yahoo SportsNicolas Jackson Sinks City To Give Premier League Leaders Their First Loss ↗
  4. 4The GuardianAston Villa and Jackson end Manchester City’s perfect run with stunning win ↗

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