Shearer: Jackson left Spurs 'battered' in Villa win

Alan Shearer praised Nicolas Jackson's display, saying Tottenham's centre-halves 'couldn't keep up' with the striker.

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What happened. Aston Villa beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 in the Premier League. Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer praised Nicolas Jackson's performance, saying Spurs' centre-halves 'couldn't keep up' with the 25-year-old striker.

• Shearer highlighted Jackson's pace and movement as a key factor in Villa's win.
• Tottenham's defence struggled to contain the striker throughout the match.
• The result sees Villa take all three points from the away fixture.

“couldn't keep up”

— Alan Shearer

Villa's win boosts their Premier League campaign, while Spurs look to bounce back in their next fixture.

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