Updated 1h ago · Sports
Villa Beat Man City 2-1 to End Perfect Start
Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1 at Villa Park. Nicolas Jackson scored both goals for Villa.
- 7 straight league wins for City ended with this defeat.
- 4 goals in Jackson's last 4 Premier League appearances for Villa.
- Erling Haaland scored in a seventh straight Premier League game.
- 3 wins in Villa's last 4 league games, after a winless start.
Why it matters: The result ends Enzo Maresca's unbeaten league run as City manager. It also tightens the title race at the top.
- City remain top but Arsenal can match their points total.
- City were found guilty last month on most Premier League financial-rule charges.
How 9 sources split on this story
Source landscape
Factuality
High
Mixed
Low
Strong LeftLeftLean LeftCenterLean RightRightStrong Right
Political Bias
Coverage by lean
9 sources · 12 articles · 45% Center coverage
Center4 sources
Reuters2hCity boss Maresca rues costly errors as Villa inflict first league defeatBBC News1hAston Villa 2-1 Man City: Gianluigi Donnarumma and Marc Guehi under spotlightESPN1hManchester City's perfect EPL start ends with Aston Villa lossKSAT 12 San Antonio2hMan City’s perfect start to Premier League season ends with a 2-1 loss at Aston Villa
Left coverage, 3 sources: The left frames it as the league leaders' first defeat, set against City's financial-rules case and hostile crowds.
Right coverage, 2 sources: The right frames it as a shock upset, with Jackson's double ending Maresca's perfect run.
What’s next: Arsenal play Everton at the Emirates later today. A win draws them level with City on points.
- City's appeal of the independent commission's ruling is pending.
- How will City's appeal of the financial-rules ruling turn out?
- Can Villa's rebuilt squad keep pace after a slow start?
View all