Man City fall short in Premier League record attempt as Aston Villa's revival continues

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ASTON VILLA 2-1 MAN CITY: Two goals from Nicolas Jackson either side of an Erling Haaland header gave Unai Emery's team all three points and put them up to sixth in the Premier League table

A brace from in-form Nicolas Jackson ended Manchester City's 100 per cent start to the Premier League season, as Aston Villa continued their revival. Former Chelsea star Jackson scored his sixth and seventh goals in Villa colours to fire the hosts to victory in Saturday's early kick-off.

City headed to Villa Park having won every league fixture since Enzo Maresca took charge. But their quest to become the first side to beat Chelsea's long-standing record of nine wins to start a Premier League season will have to wait another year.

Jackson broke the deadlock with just six minutes on the clock, sending Elliot Anderson for a dummy before finishing high at Gianluigi Donnarumma's near post. Maresca made two changes at half-time, bringing on Rico Lewis and Champions League hat-trick hero Phil Foden.

And it didn't take long for City to draw level after the restart. Who else but Erling Haaland to head home Iliman Ndiaye's cross?

Parity only lasted eight minutes, though, as Jackson doubled up on the hour mark. The Villa striker was expertly picked out by Ibrahim Mbaye and his low shot went through Donnarumma.

City pushed for an equaliser but Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki was equal to them until the very end. Villa Park continues to be an unhappy hunting ground for City, having last won there in 2021.

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