Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson continued his stellar form, setting a new Premier League benchmark as he opened the scoring within the first 10 minutes for the fourth time in 2024.
This record-breaking feat came during Chelsea’s emphatic 3-0 win over Aston Villa, securing their position in the race for a top-four finish, Footballrover reports.
Jackson’s early strike not only shows his reliability in delivering crucial goals but also marked his eighth league goal of the season.
The Senegal international was at the heart of Chelsea’s blistering start at Stamford Bridge.
Nicolas Jackson’s Premier League benchmark: A season to remember
In the seventh minute, Jackson capitalised on a precise cut-back from Marc Cucurella, firing a powerful left-footed shot past Emiliano Martínez at the near post.
Despite Villa’s protests over a potential foul in the build-up, replays confirmed Cucurella’s challenge was clean, making Jackson’s goal stand.
His remarkable consistency has now seen him notch six opening goals this season as he continues to display his importance to Chelsea’s campaign.
Villa struggled to find a foothold in the game, with Ollie Watkins squandering a golden opportunity to equalise, opting for a weak shot instead of passing to a better-positioned teammate.
Chelsea, however, remained relentless. Enzo Fernández added a second with a stunning right-footed strike following a sublime link-up with Cole Palmer, whose vision and movement repeatedly dismantled Villa’s defence.
Jackson’s Premier League journey this season has been exceptional
13 games
8 goals
3 assists
His contributions have been pivotal in crucial matches, including goals against Liverpool, Newcastle, and now Aston Villa.
Chelsea capped off their dominant performance with a long-range stunner from Palmer, who carved his name in the record books as the second-fastest player to reach 30 Premier League goals for the Blues.
The victory lifts Chelsea to third in the standings, while Villa’s woes deepen, leaving them winless in five league games and stuck in 12th place.
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