September 21, (THEWILL) – Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Chelsea defeated West Ham United 3-0 at the London Stadium on Saturday.
The Senegalese striker justified manager Enzo Maresca’s decision to start him ahead of Christopher Nkunku, who had scored the winner against Bournemouth the previous weekend.
Jackson opened the scoring after just four minutes, taking advantage of lax West Ham defending to beat Alphonse Areola. He doubled Chelsea’s lead in the 18th minute, finishing off a flowing move with a composed strike. Cole Palmer added a third goal shortly after half-time to seal the victory for the Blues.
The win was Chelsea’s third in five English Premier League matches under new boss Maresca. It continued their perfect away record this season, with three wins from three on the road. For West Ham, the defeat marked their third consecutive home loss to start the league campaign – a first in the club’s history.
Chelsea’s performance suggests they could challenge for a top-four spot this season after disappointing sixth and 12th-place finishes in the past two years. Jackson has now scored four goals in six matches across all competitions, silencing critics who questioned his finishing ability last season.
West Ham Manager, Julen Lopetegui, faces mounting pressure after a poor start to the season. The Hammers have won just one of their opening five League fixtures. Fans expressed their frustration, with many leaving the stadium early and those who remained booed at the final whistle.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
