Nicolas Jackson has surpassed Raheem Sterling’s 19 goals for Chelsea following his brace at West Ham United, which takes him to 21 for the London club.
The Senegalese striker, who joined Chelsea at the start of last season in a reported £32 million deal from La Liga side Villarreal has had a mixed start to his time at the club, but he has been one of their best contributors when it comes to scoring goals.
The 23-year-old found the back of the net 17 times for Mauricio Pochettino led side last season, adding six further assists to earn his place as the first choice striker for the club. Only Cole Palmer scored more goals than the former Mirandes striker.
Jackson has also hit the ground running this season, scoring in three of the club’s last four Premier League fixtures, which includes a brace in the 3-0 London derby win over West Ham United on Saturday afternoon.
Nicolas Jackson surpasses Raheem Sterling’s Chelsea record
With his 25th minute opener in the draw against Crystal Palace before the September international break, Nicolas Jackson already equaled Raheem Sterling’s 19 goal tally for Chelsea, in what was also his 48th appearance for the club.
Nicolas Jackson celebrates with Raheem Sterling during a Chelsea match in 2023-24 campaign. (Chelsea)His four-minute opener in the London Stadium took him ahead of the English winger, who featured 81 times in two seasons for the club. Jackson went on to score another and set up for a third to cap off an impressive display in the Premier League early kickoff.
Chelsea moves second, ahead of Arsenal on goal difference before the other nine fixtures of the Premier League weekend is brought to life.
