Chelsea secured a commanding 3-0 victory over their London rivals West Ham on Saturday, marking their second consecutive away win under new coach Enzo Maresca. Nicolas Jackson was the star of the show, scoring a brace and showcasing the growing cohesion within Chelsea’s expansive squad.
Jackson opened the scoring in the fourth minute, capitalizing on defensive lapses from West Ham. He sprinted down the wing, effortlessly cut inside, and unleashed a powerful shot that beat Alphonse Areola in the West Ham goal. Just fourteen minutes later, the Senegalese striker found himself in a prime position, receiving a precise pass from Moises Caicedo before doubling Chelsea’s lead.
The dominance continued into the second half, with Chelsea adding a third goal just over a minute after the restart. Jackson, displaying his playmaking abilities, set up Cole Palmer for a clinical finish from the edge of the box.
Chelsea’s convincing win catapulted them into second place in the Premier League table, ahead of the remaining weekend fixtures. West Ham, under their new manager Julen Lopetegui, currently sits in 14th place. This victory demonstrates the positive impact Maresca is having on the team, effectively integrating a large squad and achieving promising results.
