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Unai Emery wants more from Nicolas Jackson ahead of Fulham clash

Unai Emery has challenged Nicolas Jackson to maintain his recent form and keep improving as Aston Villa prepare to face Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday. Nicolas Jackson has made an impressive start to life at Villa Park, scoring…

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 6:15 PM
Unai Emery wants more from Nicolas Jackson ahead of Fulham clash
Key Things to Know
  • Unai Emery has challenged Nicolas Jackson to show greater consistency ahead of Aston Villa's clash with Fulham.
  • Nicolas Jackson has scored seven goals for Aston Villa since completing his transfer from Chelsea.
  • Both Nicolas Jackson and Johan Manzambi are expected to be available for Saturday's Premier League match.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has challenged striker Nicolas Jackson to deliver greater consistency and maintain high standards ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Fulham. Despite scoring seven goals since his arrival from Chelsea, Emery noted that the Senegal international still has plenty of room to improve as he adapts further to the team's demands.

Emery also confirmed that Jackson and Johan Manzambi should be available to face Fulham after missing the midweek Carabao Cup defeat to Bournemouth. Additionally, Emery discussed midfielder Leon Goretzka's progress, emphasizing that the player needs time to adapt to Villa's tactical setup following his recent return to availability.

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