SUPER EAGLES star Ola Aina was on target on Saturday as Nottingham Forest defeated Brentford 2-0 to rise to fourth place in the English Premier League table, while Gabriel Jesus starred for Arsenal against Crystal Palace for the second time in three days.
Nigeria international defender Aina struck the opening goal in the 38th minute to take his Premier League goals this season to two in 17 games, with Anthony Elanga netting in the second half to seal the away win for Forest.
The afternoon kick-off victory at the Gtech Community Stadium took Nottingham Forest back to fourth, two points behind Arsenal who played in the evening.
The Gunners recorded a second victory over Palace in days following the 3-2 Carabao Cup quarter-final win at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.
This time, the score was 5-1 at Selhurst Park, with Jesus netting twice, adding to the hat-trick he struck on Wednesday night.
Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz and Declan Rice scored the other goals as Arsenal returned to winning ways in the Premier League following back-to-back draws with Fulham and Everton.
The Gunners are third, one point behind Chelsea and three adrift of leaders Liverpool having played more games than both sides, while Palace are 15th, four points clear of the relegation zone.
In other afternoon kick-offs on Saturday, Newcastle United thrashed their hosts Ipswich Town 4-0, while West Ham and Brighton played a 1-1 draw at the London Stadium.
RESULTS
Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester City
Crystal Palace 1-5 Arsenal
Brentford 0-2 Nottingham Forest
Ipswich 0-4 Newcastle
West Ham 1-1 Brighton
