Chelsea’s Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson was the standout performer as the Blues secured a commanding 3-0 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium.
Jackson’s two goals and an assist powered Chelsea to second place on the Premier League table, while West Ham continued their poor start to the season.
The Blues took control of the match early, with Jackson finding the back of the net just four minutes into the game. A quick free-kick caught the West Ham defence off guard, allowing Jackson to slot the ball home. His second goal came before halftime, capitalising on a perfectly placed through ball from Moisés Caicedo, giving Chelsea a 2-0 advantage.
West Ham’s struggles were compounded by two VAR decisions. The first dismissed a penalty appeal for a foul on Crysencio Summerville, and the second ruled out a goal by Mohammed Kudus for offside, leaving the hosts frustrated.
Chelsea maintained their dominance in the second half, with Nicolas Jackson turning provider for Cole Palmer, who hammered home the third goal off the post, sealing the victory for the visitors.
This win propels Chelsea into second place, overtaking Arsenal, who have yet to play their match against league leaders Manchester City. On the other hand, West Ham experienced their worst-ever start to a Premier League season, with three losses from their first five matches.
Jackson’s brilliant performance cemented his place as the man of the match, with Chelsea now looking to build on their strong early-season form.
This season has been productive for the Senegalese forward who was heavily criticised by Chelsea legend, Mikel Obi for his poor finishing in what isnow a trending topic.
