3:09PM

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That’s it for the day’s coverage from Villa Park.

However, you can read our live coverage of Arsenal vs Everton here .

3:08PM

Jackson’s tale of the tape

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It wasn’t just Jackson’s goals that made the differene, but his whole contribution.

Chelsea have flourished under Xabi Alonso, but there may be an element of regret if he sparks back into life at Villa now he is away from Stamford Bridge.

Nicolas Jackson vs Manchester City:

2 goals ⚽ 2 shots on target 🎯 2 successful dribbles (100%) 👣 2 aerial duels won (100%) 💪 3 fouls won 🧲

A stand-out performance for Villa 🇸🇳 https://t.co/QUk6nTpW2C

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) October 24, 2026

3:01PM

Maresca believes City ‘deserved something more’

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For a long time, football has a system where you can tell who deserved to win or not. It is the scoreboard.…