Chelsea seems to be heading in the right direction, as their two early goals against West Ham highlight a statistic that suggests progress under new manager Enzo Maresca.
After another disappointing season, pressure has increased on Chelsea’s owner, Todd Boehly, as the club’s heavy spending in the transfer market has yet to yield consistent on-field success.
However, there were signs of improvement at the end of last season when Chelsea won their final five league games in impressive fashion. Despite this momentum, Mauricio Pochettino was sacked, and Enzo Maresca, who led Leicester City to the Championship title, took over as manager.
While Maresca made some summer signings, including the familiar face of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Chelsea did not address their pressing need for a new striker.
Chelsea’s Encouraging Statistic
Linked with several top strikers, including Victor Osimhen, Chelsea opted to trust Nicolas Jackson. The Senegalese forward has been proving his critics wrong and is now second only to Erling Haaland in the Premier League’s goalscoring charts.
Jackson scored a quickfire brace against West Ham, achieving a notable statistic that should give Chelsea fans renewed hope. According to the BBC, this was the earliest Chelsea has led by two goals in any Premier League away match since 2022.
As Maresca looks to secure all three points against a shaky West Ham side, his attention will quickly turn to Chelsea’s challenging schedule next month. The Blues are set to face Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester United, and Arsenal in what will be a true test of their ambitions this season.
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