# Jackson makes fast Aston Villa start after Chelsea exit

Former Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has made a quick impact at Aston Villa, with early performances prompting talk that he could be an upgrade on Ollie Watkins. The fast start matters because it shapes Villa’s attacking options and scrutiny of Chelsea’s decision to let him go.

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### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6p9gkdzzpnro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:58:27 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/c6j47qe970x7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:59:27 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/c699zk701n2yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:56:35 GMT