Jackson and Barkley doubles sink feeble Fenerbahce in record Aston Villa win

Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley each scored twice in Aston Villa’s 6-0 thrashing of Fenerbahce in the Champions League for their biggest European win It may be a bit early for the pantomime season but the Holte End enjoyed acclaiming their heroes and villains as Aston Villa won at home for the first time this season in some style with their biggest European victory. Every touch for Mason Greenwood, playing his first game in England in nearly five years, was booed, but even louder applause was reserved however for Aston Villa’s new-look attack.

Switzerland international Johan Manzambi opened the scoring, celebrating his 21st birthday with a deflected shot in the 12th minute, before Nicolas Jackson put the game beyond Fenerbahce’s reach with two more goals before half-time. Ibrahim Mbaye also contributed with a lively, pacy showing on the left wing. With Prince William cheering on from the stands, Ross Barkley made this a