Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson scored both of Aston Villa’s goals against Manchester City (2-1) on Saturday 24 October 2026 in the Premier League, and was named man of the match.
Manchester City have met their match, and he wears an Aston Villa shirt. Senegal international striker Nicolas Jackson scored both goals in his side’s win over the Citizens (2-1) on Saturday 24 October 2026, on matchday 8 of the Premier League, according to AFP.
A finish into the top corner, then a powerful strike from the edge of the box that went under Donnarumma: the striker’s performance earned him the man of the match award, reports Africafoot. City, who had won seven league games in a row, saw their run come to an abrupt end.
A flying start
Villa officially announced the striker’s arrival on 28 August 2026, according to the club’s official website. He has scored seven goals in 11 games since arriving, has 37 caps for Senegal and played at the 2026 World Cup.
Before joining Villa, Jackson scored 11 goals on loan at Bayern Munich the previous season. His transfer from Chelsea is estimated by VAVEL at around £65 million.
The numbers keep pace
On the pitch, this brace takes his Premier League goal tally to four, according to Africafoot. AFP, for its part, reports seven goals in 11 games since his arrival at Villa.
The club sit 9th in the Premier League with 11 points after this match, notes Africafoot. According to VAVEL, Villa are co-leaders of the Champions League league phase, with three wins from three games and 12 goals scored.
City, meanwhile, remain top on goal difference, ahead of Arsenal, according to AFP.
Emery: “Mature, experience, confidence”
Head coach Unai Emery was full of praise for his striker, quoted by Hayters TV via Yahoo Sports: “Mature, experience, confidence, and he is very demanding himself”. A way of highlighting the standards the player sets for himself.
Emery does, however, see room for improvement. Quoted by Senego, he felt that “we need him to make more runs in behind”.
Villa now want to get back into the race for the Premier League top 4. The date of their next match was not specified.