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Nicolas Jackson stuns fans with two-goal salvo against West Ham as he emerges as closest Premier League challenger to Erling Haaland

<p>After joining the Blues <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/chelsea-sign-nicolas-jackson-35m-transfer-villarreal/blt3aadae1b046db662" target="_blank">in 2023 from La Liga side Villarreal</a>, the striker had a tough time settling down in his new surroundings. Although he scored 17 goals, a decent return for a striker, it was far below expectations. And after Chelsea's 2-0 loss to Manchester City in the campaign opener, former Blues midfielder Jon Obi Mikel, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-legend-john-obi-mikel-defends-nicolas-jackson-criticism-shut-your-mouth-message/blt8c85bed84e30e945#cs5b691cf169ddef80" target="_blank">slammed him for squandering goalscoring opportunities.</a></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Jackson shut Mikel up with a goal and an assist in the 6-2 rout of Wolves and then scored another in the next outing against Crystal Palace. On Saturday afternoon, he continued with his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/enzo-maresca-confirms-nicolas-jackson-new-contract-chelsea-failed-victor-osimhen-pursuit/blt854f49aa390badd8" target="_blank">goal-scoring heroics</a> against a leaky West Ham defence to fire Chelsea to a 2-0 lead within the first 20 minutes.</p><p></p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Referring to Mikel's criticism, <a href="https://x.com/StokeyyG2/status/1837458398331240581" target="_blank">@StokeyyG2</a>, wrote on X: "Nicolas Jackson took that s*it PERSONALLY…".</p><p>Meanwhile, <a href="https://x.com/Crageslim/status/1837459660284006612" target="_blank">@Crageslim</a>, wrote: "Mikel really criticised this guy into form!!!"</p><p>Whereas, <a href="https://x.com/BodmaxFTX/status/1837459768069243110" target="_blank">@BodmaxFTX</a>, wrote: "2 chance 2 Goals That's how a striker should do."</p><p><a href="https://x.com/David___Peters/status/1837464401734947196" target="_blank">@David___Peters</a>, wrote: "Now you know the boy is cooking finally..."</p><p>And <a href="https://x.com/itzshadow_027/status/1837459812172317168" target="_blank">@itzshadow_027</a> predicted: "A hat trick from Jackson loading."</p>

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

<p>Jackson's impressive first-half performance saw his goal tally rise to eight in the Premier League since May 2024. Only Erling Haaland has struck more with 15 strikes to his name. </p><p></p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Jackson would look to continue with his brilliant form when Chelsea host Barrow on Tuesday evening in an EFL Cup third-round fixture.</p><p></p>

WHAT NEXT FOR JACKSON?

Nicolas Jackson stuns fans with two-goal salvo against West Ham as he emerges as closest Premier League challenger to Erling Haaland | Goal.com US

Fans are stunned as Nicolas Jackson completed his brace in just 18 minutes against West Ham to emerge as a challenger to Erling Haaland.