Chelsea won their fourth straight Premier League game on Sunday after defeating Tottenham Hotspur 4-3Cole Palmer was the star of the show, but in-form striker Nicolas Jackson produced an underwhelming performanceThe Senegal striker was visibly emotional after he was taken off and was in tears on the bench
Chelsea defeated Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday in a breathtaking Premier League encounter.
The Blues went 2-0 down but mounted an incredible comeback to beat their London rivals 4-3.
Cole Palmer was on fire, but his teammate Nicolas Jackson failed to leave a mark in the game.
Nicolas Jackson has been one of Chelsea’s best players this season. Photo by Darren Walsh.
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Emotional Jackson spotted on the bench
The Senegal international was expected to score against Tottenham and perhaps repeat last season’s performance, in which he bagged a hat-trick.
He went into the Tottenham game after he was rested against Southampton. However, it wasn’t his day.
Chelsea conceded twice in the first 11 minutes but pulled one back minutes later as the half ended 2-1. Two goals from Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez in the second half sealed the win. The win leaves the Blues second in the league with 31 points, four off leaders Liverpool.
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Jackosn was taken off in the 76th minute for Christopher Nkunku, and he was visibly upset. He went and sat straight on the bench, covering his face and looking down.
At full-time, the Chelsea boss went over to embrace Jackson as players applauded the fans, per Football London.
The Senegalese has bagged eight Premier League goals in 14 appearances, per Transfermarkt.
Chelsea star suspended after Tottenham win
Henzodaily.ng earlier reported that Chelsea were dealt a big blow despite winning London rivals Tottenham 4-2 in the Premier League on Sunday.
Winger, Pedro Neto has been handed a one-match suspension after picking up his fifth yellow card in the game following a foul on Destiny Udogie.
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Henzodaily.ng also reported that Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has claimed Chelsea are not title contenders despite the Blues being second on the Premier League table.
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The West London club cut Liverpool’s lead at the top of the table to four points following their derby victory against Tottenham.
Chelsea are also two points clear of third place Arsenal while defending champions Manchester City are fourth.
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