Chelsea appear to have turned the corner as they extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League to 4 matches with an impressive win over West Ham United.
Nicolas Jackson Silences His Critics With Brace Against West Ham United
Nicolas Jackson was on fire in the opening 45 minutes, with the Senegalese shutting his critics with 2 well-taken goals.
In a highly combative game at the London Stadium, West Ham United were punished for their lapses in the defensive department.
Jackson received a pass from Jadon Sancho before driving towards the Hammers from the edge of the box.
Nicolas Jackson subsequently went one-on-one with Alphonse Areola in goal for West Ham United, before brilliantly tucking the ball away.
Sancho’s role in the goal meant he had registered his second assist in back-to-back games since he joined Chelsea on loan from Manchester United in the summer of 2024.
Moreover, Jackson doubled the Blues’ lead in the 18th minute with a sublime outside-of-the-boot finish following a lovely weighted pass into his path from Moises Caicedo.
West Ham United Denied “Blatant” Penalty
The Hammers had a shout for a penalty turndown in the 30th minute after Wesley Fofana appeared to have pulled Dutch attacker Crysencio Summerville.
The decision not to award West Ham United a penalty came to the fore following a review by VAR.
Two minutes later, West Ham United thought they had halved the deficit, with Muhammed Kudus putting the ball into the net after receiving a clever pass from Lucas Paqueta.
However, the goal was disallowed after Kudus was adjudged to have been in an offside position.
Both teams had many opportunities to score, but Chelsea were more clinical in the opening period, and that is all thanks to Nicolas Jackson, who has enjoyed an upturn in form this campaign, particularly after he was criticized by Blues great John Obi Mikel.
Jackson has now scored 4 goals in 5 appearances this season, having also recorded a goal in the Blues’ 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace and in their 6-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Chelsea went into the break leading and in a comfortable position, with pressure mounting on Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui.
West Ham United have won just 1 out of their first 5 league matches this term, and there aren’t signs that they can turn a new leaf in the coming games.
Cole Palmer Records 6th Goal Contribution This Season In Chelsea’s Win Over West Ham United
Just 2 minutes after the restart of action in the second period, Cole Palmer increased the lead for Chelsea, as they took advantage of the defensive vulnerability of the hosts.
Jackson found Palmer on the left-hand side of their side, with the Englishman dashing into the box and afterward impressively firing the ball past goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.
The strike meant that Cole Palmer has now taken his goal contribution tally to 6 for the Blues after 5 matches this season.
Palmer has scored 2 goals and provided 4 assists in 5 matches this campaign for Enzo Maresca’s side.
Moreover, Cole Palmer’s goal made him become the only Premier League player in 2024 to have recorded 10+ goals and 10+ assists. (16G, 11A).
Chelsea Unbeaten In Their Last 4 Premier League Matches
Following their 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in matchday 1 of the 2024/25 Premier League season, Chelsea have gone on a run of 4 matches without losing.
The Blues smashed Wolves 6-2 at the Molineux, before playing out a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.
Subsequently, Chelsea beat Bournemouth 1-0 at the Vitality Stadium, and now they have picked up a impressive 3-0 win over West Ham United in the London derby.
West Ham United And Chelsea’s Next Matches
Chelsea return to action on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, with an EFL Cup clash against English League Two side Barrow.
In the league, the Blues trade tackles next with Brighton at Stamford Bridge on September 28, 2024.
Meanwhile, West Ham United face Liverpool on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in a third-round EFL Cup clash, before visiting the Gtech Community Stadium to play Brentford on September 28, 2024.
West Ham United And Chelsea’s Position On The Premier League Table
The defeat plunged West Ham United into 14th position, with 4 points from their first 5 league matches, while Chelsea occupy 2nd on the Premier League table with 10 points from the same run of games.
