Jackson steps up again as Aston Villa revival continues
Nicolas Jackson continues his fine goalscoring form as Aston Villa record an impressive Champions League win.
Key points
- Aston Villa beat Fenerbahce 6-0 at Villa Park for their biggest European win.
- Nicolas Jackson scored twice in the first half, with Ross Barkley also scoring a double.
- Unai Emery said the win was an important step but more work is needed.
Aston Villa secured a record European victory by defeating Fenerbahce 6-0 at Villa Park in the Champions League. The win was Villa's first at home this season and left them well placed to reach the knockout phase.
Nicolas Jackson scored twice in the first half, while Ross Barkley added a double and Tammy Abraham scored late. Johan Manzambi also found the net as Villa dominated the Turkish side.
Emery's assessment
Unai Emery said the rebuild of the North Stand had affected Villa's early home form but his side showed no struggle against Fenerbahce. He noted that the visitors did not deserve to lose 6-0 but stressed the importance of the first home win and the team's progression.
Emery added that there is still a lot of work to do and that the focus now shifts to Newcastle due to the lack of Premier League points.
They didn't deserve 6-0 but for us it was very important how we achieved the first win at home
— Unai Emery
Jackson's impact
Record £65m signing Nicolas Jackson has scored four goals in three games and five for the season. He joined from Chelsea after helping Bayern Munich win the Bundesliga on loan and was reunited with Emery, who gave him his debut at Villarreal.
Jackson said he wanted to take a penalty for a hat-trick but Barkley, the pre-arranged taker, scored instead. He praised goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and expressed hope for more goals with Manzambi and Mbaye.
