Man City's perfect EPL start ends in Aston Villa defeat — SkimNews
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- Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1 at Villa Park, with Nicolas Jackson scoring both goals to secure a fourth consecutive win for Unai Emery's side.
- Manchester City lost their first league game of the season, extending their losing streak at Villa Park to four consecutive Premier League visits.
- Erling Haaland scored his ninth league goal to equalize for City, but Jackson's second goal on the hour mark restored Villa's lead.
- Arsenal capitalized on City's defeat by beating Everton 2-0, drawing level with City on points at the top of the Premier League, though City remain top on goal difference.
- Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki made several vital saves, including tipping a Josko Gvardiol strike onto the bar, to preserve the lead for the hosts.
Why it matters: The defeat immediately tightens the title race, erasing City's points cushion and handing momentum to Arsenal. For Villa, the win marks a significant turnaround in form and establishes them as a threat to the league's top sides at home.
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