Villa ends City's unbeaten run with 2-1 home victory

Aston Villa's Nicolas Jackson scored twice to secure a 2-1 victory over Manchester City at Villa Park on Saturday, ending the defending champions' unbeaten start to the Premier League season.

Jackson opened the scoring in the first half before adding a second in the second period, giving Villa a commanding performance against the league leaders. The result marked a significant stumble for City under manager Enzo Maresca as the club grapples with ongoing complications stemming from financial investigations.

The defeat represents City's first loss of the campaign after an otherwise perfect run through the opening weeks of the season. Villa's victory demonstrated their ability to compete with the elite sides and handed Maresca's team a damaging setback at a particularly turbulent moment for the club.

Saturday's result provides rivals with renewed hope in the title race while City must regroup to address both their on-pitch form and the external pressures affecting the organization.