Nicolas Jackson wins Premier League Player of the Month award after Aston Villa revival

Nicolas Jackson has been named the Premier League’s Player of the Month for October after scoring four goals in four appearances for Aston Villa.

The Senegal international was selected ahead of Bournemouth forward Evanilson, Arsenal pair Ezri Konsa and Declan Rice, Coventry City midfielder Jack Rudoni, Tottenham defender Jan Paul van Hecke, Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen and his team-mate Luka Vuskovic.

Jackson scored against Brentford, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Fulham during the month.

The award makes Jackson the first Aston Villa player to win the Premier League’s monthly prize since Christian Benteke in April 2015.

His recognition represents a significant turnaround for the 25-year-old, whose form was not widely anticipated after his spell with Chelsea and subsequent loan move to Bayern Munich.

Jackson joined Aston Villa from Chelsea last summer in a deal worth 55.5m euros.