“Am very sorry I eat my word” — ESPN pundit admits £32m Chelsea player has made him eat his words after what he did in Aston Villa clash
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Standout Performances in Chelsea’s 3-0 Triumph Over Aston Villa
Chelsea showcased their quality with a 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Sunday, featuring standout displays from several players.
Scoring Heroes: Jackson, Fernandez, and Palmer
Nicolas Jackson added to his growing reputation by finding the net again, while Enzo Fernandez continued his goal-scoring streak with a strike in his second consecutive match. Cole Palmer also shone brightly, notching a goal and assisting another, making him an integral part of Chelsea’s offensive success.
Jackson Receives Praise from Pundits
Joe Hart commended Jackson’s sharpness in the game, a sentiment echoed by many. Among them is Janusz Michallik, a former USA international, who admitted his initial doubts about the 23-year-old Senegalese striker. Jackson’s performance against Villa made Michallik reconsider, as he shared on ESPN FC.
“Not long ago, I thought Christopher Nkunku was maybe a cleaner finisher,” Michallik said. “But Jackson has proven he’s got everything—he plays well with his back to goal, drops into midfield effectively, and knows how to exploit spaces behind defenses. He’s even strong in the air.”
Maresca’s Assessment of Jackson’s Contributions
Enzo Maresca, Chelsea’s manager, also praised Jackson highly. Beyond his goal, Maresca highlighted Jackson’s off-the-ball efforts as critical to the team’s success.
“It’s not easy to find space against a team that doesn’t press. You have to be patient. Nicolas Jackson scored a goal, but what he was doing off the ball is exactly what we need,” Maresca explained during his post-match press conference, as reported by football.london.
Joint-Top Scorer and Rising Potential
Jackson is now Chelsea’s joint-top scorer in the Premier League alongside Cole Palmer, with both players tallying eight goals. Impressively, Jackson is just six goals shy of his total from last season, with 25 games remaining to surpass it.
With a price tag of £32 million, the Senegalese striker has already shown his worth, and a 20-goal season seems like an achievable target.
Opportunity Ahead: Southampton Match
Chelsea’s next match is against struggling Southampton, who sit at the bottom of the table. For Jackson, this fixture represents an excellent chance to extend his goal-scoring streak and edge closer to his season’s ambitions. Given his current form, it’s hard to bet against him finding the back of the net once more.
