Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson has been one of the most dangerous forwards in the Premier League this season.
In the 12 games that Nicolas Jackson has played so far for Chelsea, he has scored seven goals.
The striker has also registered three assists, taking him to 10 goal contributions in the English top flight this term.
In terms of winning points, he is rivalling some of the best forwards in the country. Pat Nevin was really impressed with Jackson following his performance in Chelsea’s 2-1 win against Leicester City last weekend.
Chelsea's Senegalese striker #15 Nicolas Jackson (R) attempts to distract Liverpool's Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah before being given a yello...
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Nicolas Jackson’s goal contributions significant
Jackson has not just been scoring and assisting when Chelsea are already in the lead. Rather, his contributions have come when Enzo Maresca‘s side have really needed a goal.
Six of his goals and two of his assists have either drawn his team level or put them ahead in the Premier League this season.
To put that into context, only Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland have bettered Jackson when it comes to the above.
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Off the ball, the 23-year-old has also been impressive. Darren Bent recently praised Jackson for the amount of runs he makes.
Who has Nicolas Jackson scored or assisted against this season?
Jackson’s most recent goal for Chelsea came against Leicester — a fine strike in the 15th minute.
Before that match, the Senegal international had also netted against the likes of Newcastle United and Liverpool, two very good teams.
Right now, Jackson is proving to be a forward whom Maresca can really rely on.
Nicolas Jackson’s opponents Goals Assists
Manchester City 0 0
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 1
Crystal Palace 1 0
Bournemouth 0 0
West Ham United 2 1
Brighton & Hove Albion 0 1
Nottingham Forest 0 0
Liverpool 1 0
Newcastle United 1 0
Manchester United 0 0
Arsenal 0 0
Leicester City 1 0
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Next up for Jackson and Chelsea in the Premier League is a home tie against Aston Villa. It will see the Blues take on Ollie Watkins, who is also currently one of the best strikers in the division.
Chelsea fans will, of course, be hoping that Jackson comes out on top when the two go head-to-head at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
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