New Delhi: Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea are in the rich run of form currently with the Blues sitting third in the Premier League table following an impressive start to the season. Their impressive run of form continues in their match against Aston Villa as the Blues are leading the Villans 2-0 at half-time, having controlled the entire half with a sublime performance so far in their league clash.
Nicolas Jackson, playing like a man reborn this season, continued his excellent form by netting the eighth league goal of the season to open the scoring for his club in the sixth minute. It was the sixth time he’s opened the scoring for Chelsea this season and set the platform for the rest of the half. After a period of dominance, the Blues doubled their lead in the 36th minute as Cole Palmer set up a ferocious Enzo Maresca strike to send him with a decent lead at half-time.
4 – Nicolas Jackson has opened the scoring inside 10 minutes in four different Premier League games in 2024; the most of any player this year. Urgency. pic.twitter.com/vxxRhf6IXL
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 1, 2024
With Jackson’s opening goal in the game, he became the leading goalscorer in 2024 in one particular aspect. The 23-year-old striker has now opened the scoring inside the first 10 minutes of the game in four different Premier League games in 2024, which is the most for any player in this calendar year. This goes to show how much the Senegalese has improved in this one year, becoming an almost indispensable player for his side.
In addition to the goal against Aston Villa tonight, Jackson scored in the second minute in the 6-2 away win over Wolves in the second game of the season. He then scored in the fourth minute of Chelsea’s 3-0 win over West Ham as well. Three of his four instances came in the current season, all of which have contributed to the impressive start to life for Enzo Maresca as Chelsea manager.
Nicolas Jackson’s rapid improvement
Nicolas Jackson in the Premier League so far this season:
🏟 13 games
⚽️ 8 goals
🅰️ 3 assists
What a season he’s having 📈 pic.twitter.com/1lMEMsetBn
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) December 1, 2024
Jackson’s rapid evolution continues to impress, showing remarkable strides in his game over the past year. A prime example is his instinctive near-post run and clinical finish against Villa, something that was absent from his skillset just a year ago, but is a regular feature now for the Senegalese. His numbers have improved rapidly and he has already achieved 34 goal contributions in just 58 appearances for the Blues.
He has already reached 11 goal contributions in just 13 matches this season and is already within touching distance of his Premier League goal tally of 14 that he achieved last season. Over his last 21 games, he’s delivered 18 goals or assists and had it not been for a certain Cole Palmer at the club, he’d have undoubtedly been the most important attacker at the club.
Beyond the numbers, Jackson is now one of the Premier League’s most effective strikers, both statistically and visually. Add his relentless defensive work to the mix, and it’s no wonder the once-loud calls for a new forward have quieted. The forward is consistently showing why the club doesn’t need to spend big on another big-name forward. While Chelsea have made a strong start, there’s still work to be done. This opposition is dangerous, and a second goal is crucial. However, with Jackson leading the charge, confidence is soaring.
Chelsea’s number nine, Nicolas Jackson, leads the goalscoring charts in one particular aspect in this calendar year. Dive in to find out where is the Senegalese leading! Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
