Man City’s perfect start ended by Aston Villa, Arsenal go joint-top
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October 24, 2026
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BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom (AFP) — Manchester City’s flawless start to the Premier League season was ended in a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa on Saturday that allowed Arsenal to join them at the top of the table with victory over Everton.
Enzo Maresca had become the first manager to win his first seven Premier League games in charge of a new club but failed to find a solution to City’s struggles at Villa Park, where they have now lost for the past four seasons.
Nicolas Jackson struck twice for Unai Emery’s men to continue a fine run of form for a new-look Villa side.
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