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Nicolas Jackson excels as Aston Villa faces Tottenham in Premier League matchup

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 11:08 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Nicolas Jackson excels as Aston Villa faces Tottenham in Premier League matchup

Summary

Aston Villa's Nicolas Jackson impressed in the match against Tottenham Hotspur on September 19, showcasing a strong performance that left Tottenham's defense struggling. Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer noted that Tottenham's center-halves were unable to keep pace with the 25-year-old striker. The match, part of the Premier League, concluded with a 3-2 victory for Aston Villa over Tottenham, marking an important win for the visitors. Jackson's standout contribution played a key role in the outcome.

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Key Details

•Nicolas Jackson received praise for his performance from pundit Alan Shearer.
•Tottenham's defense struggled to contain Jackson during the match.
•Aston Villa won the match 3-2 against Tottenham Hotspur.
•The match took place on September 19 as part of the Premier League.

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11:08 PMBBC Sport — How Villa's Jackson left Spurs 'battered' - Shearer

What they're saying

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Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer praises the performance of Aston Villa's Nicolas Jackson, saying Tottenham's centre-halves "couldn't keep up" with the 25-year-old striker.
— BBC Sport

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