Aston Villa Defeats Manchester City 2-1, Ending Their Perfect Run

Aston Villa achieved a 2-1 victory against Manchester City on October 24, 2026, ending City's perfect Premier League run. Nicolas Jackson scored both goals for Villa, helping the team climb to sixth place in the league standings.

The match saw Jackson capitalize on defensive errors from City, netting the first goal in the sixth minute after a mistake by defender Marc Guehi. Erling Haaland equalized for City shortly after halftime, but Jackson secured the win with a second goal in the 60th minute.

This victory marked Villa's first league win at Villa Park this season and their third consecutive win over City, who are currently facing scrutiny due to a guilty verdict related to financial rule breaches.