Two Shots, Two Goals: Jackson Defeats Manchester City at Villa Park
Nicolas Jackson converted both of Aston Villa‘s shots on target on Saturday to secure a 2-1 Premier League victory over Manchester City at Villa Park. The performance brought the Senegalese international striker to seven goals in 11 total appearances for Unai Emery’s side following his summer transfer from Chelsea for a fee reaching £65 million.
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The result builds on Villa’s forward progress following the off-season departure of Ollie Watkins to Al-Hilal. Jackson has maintained a 21 percent shot conversion rate across seven Premier League fixtures for Villa, compared to the 15 percent mark he registered during his 65 league matches at Stamford Bridge.
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clubThe victory coincides with Villa maintaining a 100 percent winning record in the Champions League opening stage this season. The fixture also coincided exactly with the four-year anniversary of Emery’s appointment as Villa manager.
“It’s not easy [to settle at a new club] but easier because of the coach and the players,” Jackson said to TNT Sports. “It’s an incredible dressing room with an incredible manager. I’m very happy to be here and hopefully I will score many goals.”
“I’ve liked him all season. I think he’s key to Villa’s success,” former defender Martin Keown told BBC Sport. “I think he’s an upgrade on Ollie Watkins, I really do.”
Match details and post-game interview records were originally reported by BBC Sport.
