Aston Villa's Nicolas Jackson expressed his joy after the team secured a thrilling 3-2 win against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. The match was particularly memorable for the Senegalese forward, as he netted his first goal for the club.
Following the final whistle, Jackson shared his happiness at being back in the Premier League and scoring for his new team.
“I’m really glad to have scored my first goal. I’m very happy to be back and playing in the Premier League again.”
Jackson struck in the 67th minute, extending Aston Villa's lead to 2-0 after they had already scored in stoppage time at the end of the first half.
For Villa, this win marked their first of the current Premier League season. Despite the jubilant occasion, the forward acknowledged that there's still plenty of work ahead for the squad.
“We have a long way to go, so we are just trying to build the team. We hope to achieve the results we need and keep working hard.”
Jackson also took a moment to speak on the quality of their opponents:
“Tottenham have good players, and they’re a great team. I wish them luck. We will continue to work hard.”
