Nicolas Jackson Scores Twice in Match-Winning Villa Display Against Man City

Nicolas Jackson has made a fast start at Aston Villa, and his latest performance may be the strongest yet. The forward scored twice to win a game against Manchester City, a result that will do plenty for his confidence and for Villa's ambitions.

Jackson's time at Chelsea never produced the consistent form the club were looking for, and his exit from Stamford Bridge was seen by many as a sign that his career had stalled. Villa's decision to bring him in has now started to look like a shrewd piece of business, at least on the evidence so far.

The headline's description of Jackson as an "upgrade" on Ollie Watkins is a bold claim, and it is the kind of judgement that is usually made over a full season rather than after a single afternoon. Still, two goals against one of the strongest sides in the country are hard to dismiss, and Villa supporters will be hoping this is the start of something sustained.