Match report
Aston Villa stunned Manchester City at Villa Park as Nicolas Jackson scored twice to secure a 2-1 victory and bring City's perfect start in the Premier League to an end. Jackson's brace either side of an Erling Haaland header proved to be the difference in a tightly contested encounter.
Jackson opened the scoring to give Villa the lead before City responded through a Haaland header that levelled the match. Jackson then restored Villa's advantage with his second goal, and the hosts were able to see out the remainder of the game to claim the three points.
The result halts City's run of early-season wins and will be a notable setback for the reigning champions as the title race takes shape. For Villa, the victory at Villa Park marks an important statement against one of the division's leading sides.
Both teams will now turn their attention to upcoming fixtures as they regroup following a match that produced decisive moments from the game's key forwards. The defeat ends City's flawless record in the league and gives Villa a boost as the campaign progresses.