Premier League: Nicolas Jackson puts Iliman Ndiaye's Manchester City under pressure in the 6th minute (video)

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 24, 2026Country: England

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Premier League: Nicolas Jackson puts Iliman Ndiaye's Manchester City under pressure in the 6th minute (video)

Nicolas Jackson gave Aston Villa the lead against Manchester City at Villa Park on Saturday, scoring in the 6th minute of their 8th-round Premier League match. Starting up front, the Senegalese striker fired a powerful shot into the top corner, leaving Gianluigi Donnarumma unable to stop it. It was Jackson’s third league goal, following strikes against Tottenham and Brentford in the 5th and 6th rounds. He now has six goals in all competitions this season, including three in the Champions League.

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