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Man City's perfect start ends with 2-1 loss at Aston Villa

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 15:32 · Archive

Manchester City's unbeaten Premier League start ended with a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa, with Nicolas Jackson scoring both goals.

Manchester City's unbeaten Premier League run came to an end at Aston Villa on Saturday with a 2-1 defeat. Nicolas Jackson scored both goals for the home side, opening the scoring inside six minutes at Villa Park. Erling Haaland equalised for City in the second half, but Jackson restored Villa's lead with a first-time finish that went under goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to secure the win.

The defeat ended City's pursuit of an eighth consecutive league victory under manager Enzo Maresca. Jackson's brace took his tally to seven goals for the season in all competitions. 'It is incredible. It was difficult but we got the win and that is the most important thing,' Jackson said after the match. 'We know City are a strong team and now we can focus on the next one.'

Villa's victory extended their recent form to six wins from seven games in all competitions. The club has climbed the standings rapidly after a difficult start to the campaign, during which they failed to win any of their opening four league games, picking up just one point. Their last defeat before Saturday had been a 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest on 12 September.

Man City's perfect start ends with 2-1 loss at Aston Villa
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In this story: Manchester City · Aston Villa · Nicolas Jackson · Erling Haaland · Enzo Maresca · Gianluigi Donnarumma · Unai Emery · Villa Park

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