West Ham 0-3 Chelsea: Blues Player ratings as Nicolas Jackson steals the show
West Ham United couldn't hold back Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson at the London Stadium and fell to a 3-0 defeat in the Premier League on Saturday, September 21. The Senegal international was scintillating for the Blues and bagged a brace and an assist to help his side to second place before the other fixtures were played.
A first-half brace for Jackson (4', 18') indicated things to come before he set up England star Cole Palmer (47') to wrap up the scoring. The West Londoners next face Barrow at home in the EFL Cup in the third round on Tuesday, September 24. They will be confident heading into the game following their derby day success today.
Chelsea player ratings:
Robert Sanchez - 8/10
The Spaniard was brilliant for Chelsea and kept a clean sheet to reward his performance. Sanchez made seven saves to deny the hosts today and faced an xG of 1.27.
Wesley Fofana - 7/10
The Frenchman had a solid game and played his part to keep the clean sheet for Chelsea today. He completed 20 passes from 24 attempts and made three clearances in the game.
Tosin Adarabioyo- 7.5/10
The former Fulham defender had a solid game, completing 88% of his passes and winning one tackle. He made five clearances and one recovery to keep the clean sheet for Chelsea.
Levi Colwill- 8/10
The 21-year-old had a fine game for the visitors today and enjoyed a front-footed display in the heart of the Chelsea defense. He made 68 touches in the game and completed 50/56 passes while making eight clearances, three recoveries, and one interception.
Marc Cucurella- 8/10
The Euro 2024 winner looked amazing today at the London Stadium for Chelsea. He completed 94% of his passes, completed 67% of his attempted tackles, and won 100% of his aerial duels.
Moises Caicedo- 8.5/10
The former Brighton & Hove Albion star had a fine performance for the Blues and looked fabulous defending, attacking, and orchestrating play. He won the most duels in the game (13) while winning the most tackles (4) and went on to bag an assist for his efforts.
Enzo Fernandez -6.5/10
The Argentine midfielder was almost a perfect counterbalance to Caicedo in the game, losing 4 out of 11 duels and only completing 20% of his long balls. He won a tackle and completed 89% of his passes.
Cole Palmer- 8/10
Palmer was the most fouled player on the pitch, being fouled five times. However, the Chelsea star proved his worth by getting two shots off and bagging a goal in the process.
Noni Madueke-7.5/10
The Englishman had a quiet but solid game for the Blues today. He made the fewest touches of any outfield player(34) but completed 16 passes, took a shot on target, and made eight recoveries in the game.
Jadon Sancho- 8/10
The former Manchester United winger had another fine game for his new employers and looked solid for his side today. He completed 90% of his passes and set up the opening goal.
Nicolas Jackson- 9.5/10
The Senegal international was the star of the show in the London derby. He had the skill to put the Eastenders to the sword, bagging a brace and an assist from 30 touches in 64 minutes.
Chelsea Substitutes
Axel Disasi - 7.5/10
The Frenchman came on for 33 minutes to complete 94% of his passes and help west London side bag the clean sheet at the final whistle.
Pedro Neto - 7.5/10
The Portuguese winger came on for 33 minutes and completed 67% of his dribbles and 84% of his passes from 32 touches.
Crisopher Nkunku- 7.5/10
The Frenchman came on for 26 minutes to complete 10 passes and tested the keeper once in his 14 touches in the game for Chelsea.
Joao Felix- 6.5/10
The Portuguese forward came on and did not have a big impact on the game. He completed 80% of his passes but created no chances and saw his two efforts off target.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall- NA
The midfielder came on late and did not affect the game.