Emery: Jackson can become one of PL's best strikers — SkimNews
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- On Friday 30 October 2026, Unai Emery said Nicolas Jackson could become one of the Premier League's best strikers if given time and consistency.
- Nicolas Jackson still has "a lot of work to do" before reaching that level, Emery admitted, tempering his manager's endorsement.
Why it matters: The key detail is Emery’s caveat: on Friday 30 October 2026, the Aston Villa boss said Jackson’s route to becoming one of the Premier League’s best strikers requires "time and consistency," while acknowledging substantial work remains. For Jackson, the statement supplies his manager’s public backing without presenting elite status as already achieved.
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