Aston Villa ends Manchester City’s undefeated streak with 2-1 victory

By Efe Ozkan

ISTANBUL (AA) - Aston Villa defeated Premier League leaders Manchester City 2-1 at home on Saturday, handing Enzo Maresca's side their first league defeat of the season in the eighth round.

Nicolas Jackson scored twice for the hosts, while Erling Haaland netted City's only goal.

Aston Villa took the lead in the sixth minute after Marc Guehi's poor control in the City defense allowed the hosts to capitalize. Jackson collected the ball and lifted his shot over goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to make it 1-0.

Haaland equalized shortly after halftime. The Norwegian striker rose highest to meet Iliman Ndiaye's cross and headed the ball into the net for his ninth Premier League goal of the season.

Villa restored their lead in the 60th minute. Jackson met Ibrahim Mbaye's pass inside the penalty area and fired first time, with the ball going underneath Donnarumma to make it 2-1.

The defeat ended Manchester City's perfect start to the league season after seven consecutive victories.

Aston Villa, meanwhile, recorded their fourth consecutive win in all competitions.

Manchester City remained on 21 points, while Aston Villa moved to 11 points.

- Saturday’s results:

Arsenal 2-0 Everton

Coventry 0-1 Fulham

Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham

Efe Özkan