African players in Europe: Jackson brace ends City’s perfect record

Senegal star Nicolas Jackson took his goal tally since joining Aston Villa from Chelsea to seven in 11 matches by bagging a brace in a 2-1 Premier League win over Manchester City at the weekend.
Victory for Villa ended a seven-match winning streak by City since the league season began. City still top the table, but only on goal difference from defending champions Arsenal.
AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers in the major European leagues:
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NICOLAS JACKSON (Aston Villa)
Jackson put Villa ahead in the sixth minute with a fine finish into the roof of the net from John McGinn’s pass. After Erling Haaland equalised for the leaders in the 52nd minute, Jackson clinched a...