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. Highlights: Aston Villa hit six past Fenerbahce to enjoy record European win Nicolas Jackson celebrated his first-half double by making a cutting motion which proved fitting on a night Aston Villa found their clinical edge. A first win at Villa Park this season, three first-half goals with six in total and a commanding Champions League victory – all in the biggest European win in their history. Unai Emery said his side had been impacted by the rebuild of the North Stand after three winless games at home this season but they showed no signs of struggle against Fenerbahce.

A dominant victory against the Turkish visitors leaves Villa already well placed to reach the Champions League knockout phase and will add to their slowly growing momentum. Questions had been building as Villa picked up just one point from their opening three Premier League home games this season even if Saturday's 2-2 draw with Brentford ensured they avoided a third-straight home league defeat under Emery for the first time since February 2024. Against Fenerbahce, they found a willing opponent. Scattered with former Premier League players, including Ederson, Nathan Ake, Romelu Lukaku and Nelson Semedo, the visitors would have been a formidable foe five years ago. Instead,