Sun Sep 22 02:51:17 UTC 2024: ## Chelsea Dominate West Ham with Jackson’s Brace in 3-0 Win
**LONDON -** Chelsea secured their third consecutive away win with a convincing 3-0 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium on Saturday. Nicolas Jackson was the star of the show, scoring twice and setting up another goal to highlight the growing cohesion under new manager Enzo Maresca.
Jackson’s brace, coupled with a goal from Cole Palmer, showcased Chelsea’s offensive prowess. The Senegalese forward capitalized on West Ham’s defensive errors in the fourth and 14th minutes before assisting Palmer early in the second half.
Despite fielding a reshuffled lineup due to injury concerns, Chelsea demonstrated a fluidity that belied their recent struggles. Maresca, facing skepticism over his ability to unite the squad, has now won his first three away games in the Premier League – a feat last achieved by Pep Guardiola in 2016.
While Maresca downplayed talk of Chelsea’s resurgence, he acknowledged his team’s room for improvement. “I think we are improving in many things, even if today we could attack better, we could defend better,” he said.
West Ham, on the other hand, were thoroughly outplayed. Captain Jarrod Bowen described the performance as “an awful thing to say…we were never in the game.” He criticized the team’s lax defending, calling the goals “easy gifts” and lamenting a lack of focus.
The Hammers, struggling to adapt under new manager Julen Lopetegui, have won just one of their first five league games. Their dismal performance was met with boos from the home fans, further highlighting their frustration.
This victory propels Chelsea into second place in the Premier League table, further fueling the narrative of a potential comeback season.
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