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Enzo Maresca has defended his ruthless half-time substitutions after Manchester City struggled in midfield during their clash with Aston Villa. The manager explained his tactical decision to introduce Phil Foden instead of Ayyoub Bouaddi as City chased an early deficit.

Unai Emery couldn't hide his delight after Aston Villa produced a commanding performance to halt Manchester City's flawless start to the Premier League campaign. The Villa boss reserved special praise for Nicolas Jackson, whose clinical brace proved the difference on an emotional afternoon in the Midlands.

Nicolas Jackson was delighted after his brace fired Aston Villa to a 2-1 win over Manchester City on Saturday. The striker praised Unai Emery, his team-mates and the fans after a result that ended City’s perfect start to the Premier League season and handed Villa their first home league win of the campaign.

Manchester City's flawless start to the Premier League campaign came to a grinding halt at Villa Park as Nicolas Jackson's clinical finishing secured a famous 2-1 win for Unai Emery's side. Following the defeat, captain Ruben Dias conceded that the visitors were far too slow to adjust to the tactical shifts presented by the hosts during a disappointing afternoon in the Midlands.