Nicolas Jackson: Striker caps fine start to Aston Villa career with two ... - BBC
Nicolas Jackson's strong performance in his early days at Aston Villa was highlighted by his two goals that secured a 2-1 victory against Manchester City, marking an excellent start with seven goals in his first 11 appearances. Jackson, who joined Villa from Chelsea for up to £65 million, has quickly adapted, demonstrating improved scoring metrics and outperforming his expected goals. His previous spell at Chelsea saw him struggling with shot conversion, while his current form shows he scores every 138 minutes, compared to 210 at Chelsea. Veteran defender Martin Keown praised Jackson as an upgrade over Ollie Watkins, emphasizing his pace and goal-scoring instinct. Jackson attributes his success to the support of the coaching staff and teammates, particularly under Unai Emery, highlighting the positive culture at Villa Park.
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