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Villa Breaks City’s Perfect Start

The hosts regained their advantage.

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Source: Sky Sports, 2026-10-24.

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Read and understand · 1/2Why was Haaland’s equaliser only temporary?

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Jackson subsequently scored. A later Villa goal broke the tie.

Clue: Erling Haaland’s second-half equaliser proved temporary: Jackson’s subsequent strike restored Villa’s advantage and settled the contest.

Read and understand · 2/2Which record ended at Villa Park?

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A perfect seven-match league start. The opening identifies the winning run.

Clue: Aston Villa ended Manchester City’s seven-match winning opening to the league season with a 2–1 home victory. Nicolas Jackson supplied both goals.

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Jackson put Villa ahead, Haaland levelled, and Jackson scored the winner.

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