Aston Villa: Nicolas Jackson scores twice against Manchester City

24.10.26 FT English Premier League

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Nicolas Jackson guided Aston Villa to a prestigious victory over Manchester City (2-1) on Saturday, October 24, 2026, on Matchday 8 of the Premier League. The Senegalese striker scored twice, taking his league tally to four goals and becoming the Villans’ top scorer in the competition this season.

Nicolas Jackson brought down Manchester City. At Villa Park, the Senegalese international scored both of Aston Villa’s goals against Pep Guardiola’s side. It was a decisive performance that ended the Mancunians’ unbeaten run in the Premier League and confirmed the former Chelsea striker’s growing influence.

In the 6th minute, Jackson capitalised on a defensive mistake by Manchester City to open the scoring. The visitors equalised in the 52nd minute through Erling Haaland, but the Senegalese striker quickly took charge again. In the 60th minute, he scored his second goal of the match to restore the Villans’ lead. There were no further changes to the score.

This brace is Nicolas Jackson’s first in an Aston Villa shirt. It also takes his league tally to four goals and puts him outright top of his club’s Premier League scoring charts.

Six goals in his last six matches for Aston Villa

Nicolas Jackson’s performance against Manchester City is part of a particularly prolific run. According to the statistics released, the Senegalese striker has scored six goals in his last six matches for Aston Villa in all competitions.

His record during this period highlights his efficiency in front of goal. He scored against Tottenham in the Premier League, then against Brentford. In the Champions League, he scored twice against Fenerbahçe in the Villans’ 6-0 victory. After failing to score against Newcastle and Viking, he found the net again against Manchester City with two more goals.

This run of performances confirms his influence in Aston Villa’s attack. Jackson is no longer content simply to contribute to the play: he is converting chances and directly influencing his team’s results.

With four league goals, he is now the Villans’ leading scorer in the competition. His brace against Manchester City could also boost his confidence ahead of the upcoming fixtures, as his team looks to continue climbing the table.

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Nicolas Jackson particularly enjoys facing the Big Six

The Senegalese striker also has impressive statistics against England’s top teams. With his brace against Manchester City, he has taken his total to 10 goals against Big Six clubs in the Premier League, according to the figures released.

More specifically, Jackson has scored six goals against Tottenham, three against Manchester City and one against Liverpool. His two goals on Saturday therefore improve his record against the Citizens and confirm his effectiveness against several of the English league’s leading sides.

This performance against Manchester City carries particular significance. The Mancunians had won their first seven Premier League matches before travelling to Villa Park. Aston Villa ended that run thanks to their Senegalese striker, who scored both decisive goals of the match.

A tally rising in all competitions

Beyond the league, Nicolas Jackson has also impressed in the Champions League. He had notably scored against Club Brugge and netted twice against Fenerbahçe. Adding his four Premier League goals, his tally reaches seven goals in all competitions, based on the statistics provided before this match and the two goals scored against Manchester City.

At 25, the Senegalese striker is becoming an important part of Unai Emery’s system. His recent efficiency gives Aston Villa an attacking option capable of making the difference against high-quality opponents.

With their 2-1 victory, the Villans secured three valuable points and inflicted Manchester City’s first league defeat of the season. Jackson, meanwhile, leaves with a brace, four Premier League goals and the status of his team’s top scorer in the competition.

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