Aston Villa latest: Jackson impresses with double in Fenerbahce thrashing
Key points
- Nicolas Jackson scored twice in Aston Villa's 6-0 home win over Fenerbahce.
- Jackson has three goals in two Champions League games and scored in his last two Premier League matches.
- Sky Sports' Adam Bate says Jackson's clinical finishing has encouraged Villa fans after Ollie Watkins was sold.
Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Aston Villa beat Fenerbahce 6-0 at Villa Park. The Senegal striker now has three goals from two Champions League games and has scored in each of his last two Premier League appearances.
Sky Sports' Adam Bate analysed the match and Jackson's start at Villa. He said the decision to sell Ollie Watkins last summer had worried some supporters about how much the England forward would be missed.
Jackson's clinical finishing
Bate said Jackson's finishing quality has been debated throughout his career, but described him as utterly clinical in the 6-0 win over Fenerbahce. Jackson turned 25 in June, while Watkins is 30.
Bate said there are risks in Villa's rebuild, but noted Jackson had worked with manager Unai Emery before at Villarreal. He said this is one buy that looks likely to work out well for the West Midlands side.
he was utterly clinical in this 6-0 home win over Fenerbahce
— Adam Bate
