Nicolas Jackson double gives Aston Villa 2-1 win over Manchester City

Jackson strikes first

Aston Villa took the early lead after Marc Guéhi's heavy touch gave John McGinn the opportunity to release Nicolas Jackson inside the box. Jackson cut inside Elliot Anderson and finished past Gianluigi Donnarumma, putting Villa ahead before Manchester City began creating chances of their own.

Zion Suzuki dived to his right to save Iliman Ndiaye's effort in the 14th minute after the winger cut inside.

Suzuki subsequently stopped Rayan Cherki, while Ndiaye struck the foot of the far post before the interval. Those opportunities left City still seeking an equalizer at halftime.

Villa also had an opportunity to add to their lead before the break. Rúben Dias tackled Alysson in the 39th minute to prevent a chance to extend the home side's advantage.

City find an equalizer

City introduced Rico Lewis and Phil Foden at halftime, replacing Guéhi and Cherki. Both departing players had yellow cards as City made the two changes before the second half.

After the restart, Erling Haaland headed home Ndiaye's cross to level. Suzuki then tipped Josko Gvardiol's shot onto the crossbar with the teams tied.

Mbaye supplies Jackson's winner

Jackson hooked the ball forward to Ibrahim Mbaye and ran into the box. The newly introduced substitute supplied Jackson, whose first-time finish slipped beneath Donnarumma to restore Villa's lead.

Suzuki and Maatsen deny City

Suzuki denied Gvardiol again in the 69th minute after the ball rebounded off Buendia.

Ian Maatsen cleared Haaland's late goal-bound header, helping preserve Villa's one-goal advantage through the finish.

The victory was Villa's first home Premier League win of the season. City's perfect start to their league campaign also came to an end with this defeat.