Manchester City's perfect Premier League start was halted by a 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa at Villa Park. City, managed by Enzo Maresca, were aiming for a club-record eighth consecutive league victory. Nicolas Jackson was the hero for Villa, scoring a decisive brace, with goals in the sixth minute and on the hour mark. Erling Haaland equalized for City in the second half, but Jackson's second goal restored Villa's lead. Despite City's dominance and numerous opportunities, including efforts from Iliman Ndiaye, Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki made several crucial saves. City captain Rúben Dias expressed frustration, while Maresca acknowledged the team's performance but lamented the result. This loss, City's fourth consecutive league defeat at Villa Park, leaves them three points clear of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. Their next fixture is a Carabao Cup tie against Brighton and Hove Albion.