Aston Villa led Manchester City 2-1 after Jackson’s 60th-minute goal
What's new: Villa went in front in the sixth minute, City leveled after halftime, and the hosts regained the lead on a fast break.
Aston Villa moved back in front against Manchester City on Saturday when Jackson scored in the 60th minute to make it 2-1 in their Premier League match at Villa Park. Villa had taken an early lead through Jackson in the sixth minute before City equalized early in the second half. The live match coverage described Villa’s second as a quick move after a turnover, with Mbaye setting up Jackson for a first-time finish. Earlier buildup had framed the game as a test for Villa against the league leaders, with City entering the weekend having won their first seven league matches. The result was still in progress in the live report.