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Sterling double inspires Chelsea to first win under Pochettino

25 Aug 2023
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Winger scores twice and Nicolas Jackson nets his first Premier League goal as Blues beat Luton 3-0

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How Pochettino revived Sterling's career

Raheem Sterling scored twice and helped to create another for Nicolas Jackson as Chelsea beat Luton Town 3-0 at Stamford Bridge to earn Mauricio Pochettino his first win as head coach.

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Sterling, who had an earlier effort well saved by Thomas Kaminski, put Chelsea ahead in the 17th minute with a moment of magic.

Making a weaving run, which started out wide, Sterling beat three Luton players before finding the bottom corner with a left-footed shot.

Chelsea controlled long periods of the contest, with Moises Caicedo, making his first start for Chelsea, looking assured in central midfield.

Indeed, it was his pass out wide that found Malo Gusto, and the right-back's low cross was clinically converted by Sterling to make it 2-0 in the 68th minute.

Sterling has been directly involved in 18 goals in his last 17 Premier League appearances against promoted teams, with 14 goals and four assists.

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He then turned provider seven minutes later when his brilliant first-time cross took a slight deflection before being swept in by Jackson for his first Premier League goal.

See: Pochettino: Jackson can become a Premier League great

A first victory in nine home league matches moves Chelsea up to eighth on four points, while Luton are bottom and without a point from their first two matches.

Six matches to come on Saturday

There are six matches taking place on Saturday, starting with the lunchtime kick-off between AFC Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur.

Later in the day, Arsenal entertain Fulham in a London derby while Wolverhampton Wanderers visit Everton, with Brighton & Hove Albion hosting West Ham United in Saturday's final match.

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