Sat Sep 21 16:50:58 UTC 2024: ## Chelsea Cruise Past West Ham with Jackson Double
**London, England** – Chelsea continued their impressive start to the season with a resounding 3-0 victory over rivals West Ham at the London Stadium on Saturday. The win, Chelsea’s third consecutive away victory, sees them rise to second place in the Premier League table.
New Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, despite the constant pressure of managing a squad constantly in flux, is starting to find his rhythm. He fielded a lineup featuring several new faces, including Jadon Sancho and Tosin Adarabioyo, who started for the first time.
Nicolas Jackson was the star of the show, netting a brace to put Chelsea in control. The Senegalese striker opened the scoring in the fourth minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse before doubling his tally in the 18th minute with a clinical finish. Jackson then turned provider in the 46th minute, setting up Cole Palmer for Chelsea’s third goal.
Despite the scoreline, West Ham struggled to get into the game, failing to seriously test Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez. Captain Jarrod Bowen admitted his side’s performance was “awful,” highlighting their lack of focus and defensive vulnerabilities.
Maresca, while happy with the result, acknowledged there’s room for improvement: “I think we are improving in many things. Even if today we could attack better, we could defend better, we could manage the game much, much better.”
Despite the criticisms surrounding his squad’s size and constant changes, Maresca’s win is a significant step forward for Chelsea. He’s the first manager since Pep Guardiola in 2016 to win his first three away games in the Premier League.
This victory reinforces Chelsea’s growing confidence and leaves them in a strong position as the Premier League season progresses. Meanwhile, West Ham face a challenging task to turn their form around under new manager Julen Lopetegui.
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