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Shearer: Jackson's display was thrilling

23 Sep 2024
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Premier League's record goalscorer praises Chelsea striker's performance as he names his Team of the Week

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With two goals for a Chelsea side who are really finding their feet under head coach Enzo Maresca, Nicolas Jackson producing a thrilling display in the 3-0 victory at London rivals West Ham United

The Senegalese forward produced two confident finishes in the opening 18 minutes, celebrating with a dance move from Michael Jackson's song "Thriller", as Chelsea climbed into fifth place, just three points off the top.

Alan Shearer, the Premier League's record goalscorer and Hall of Fame inductee, names Jackson alongside team-mate Moises Caicedo in his Team of the Week, which features players from SEVEN different clubs.

Shearer TOTW XI

David Raya (Arsenal) 
"He made some vital stops and commanded the box well when 10-man Arsenal needed a breather."

Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
"Solid defensively and produced a surging run and perfectly weighted pass to assist Luis Diaz's second goal."

Gabriel (Arsenal)
"Yet another important goal, while he was a commanding presence during the Gunners' rearguard action in the second half."

Diogo Dalot (Man Utd)
"He impressed as he inverted into midfield and defended well as Man Utd made it back-to-back clean sheets."

Moises Caicedo (Chelsea)
"He's now finding his best form, marshalling the midfield brilliantly and showing great vision for his assist for Jackson."

Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool)
"Instrumental in Liverpool's midfield. He's adapted really well to a more defensive role under Arne Slot."

James Maddison (Spurs)
"A nicely taken goal and was back to his creative self as Spurs returned to winning ways."

Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
"An inspired performance, with two assists to aid Villa's late comeback win over Wolves."

Tyler Dibling (Southampton) 
"It was a great moment for the 18-year-old, scoring his first Premier League goal and impressing again with his willingness to take on defenders."

Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea)
"A thrilling display from Chelsea's centre-forward. He scored with two excellent finishes and displayed his all-round ability with a nice assist."

Luis Diaz (Liverpool)
"He's becoming one of Liverpool's go-to players, scoring two goals in quick succession to secure the victory over Bournemouth."

Manager: Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)
"He seems to be getting the best from the wealth of talent at his disposal. Chelsea are emerging as a real threat."

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