Chelsea delivered a convincing 3-0 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium, with Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson playing a starring role by scoring twice.
The result provided Chelsea with their third Premier League win under new manager Enzo Maresca, extending their positive start to the season.
Jackson’s early impact set the tone for the Blues, as he found the net twice in the first half, capitalizing on his manager’s decision to keep him as the starting striker despite the recent success of Christopher Nkunku.
Cole Palmer sealed the game with a second-half goal, furthering Chelsea’s dominance.
The decision to start Jackson came after some debate, following Nkunku’s crucial role in last weekend’s win over Bournemouth.
Jackson, who signed a contract extension earlier this month, has been in fine form, scoring four goals in six matches across all competitions this season.
Chelsea’s impressive away form continues, with three wins from their three trips on the road, their only loss coming against reigning champions Manchester City.
Despite ongoing behind-the-scenes power struggles involving co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, Maresca has made an early mark, leading Chelsea to a strong start after a disappointing finish last season.
For West Ham, the defeat extended their difficult start to the season under new manager Julen Lopetegui.
The Hammers have now lost three consecutive home games, leaving fans frustrated and the pressure mounting on Lopetegui.
Chelsea’s opener came in just the fourth minute when Jackson latched onto Jadon Sancho’s pass, slicing through the West Ham defense and scoring with ease. The relentless pressure from the Blues continued, culminating in Jackson’s second goal, a composed finish after a well-crafted move orchestrated by Moises Caicedo.
Palmer rounded off the scoring early in the second half, capping off a performance that further highlighted Chelsea’s growing confidence under Maresca. Meanwhile, West Ham’s sluggish start to the season continues to raise concerns, with the team struggling to find form under their new manager.
