Nicolas Jackson is ready! Five things we learned as Chelsea's new signing scores in 1-1 draw with Newcastle
After scoring again, Nicolas Jackson is looking increasingly like the man to lead Chelsea's line this season.
Much has been made of Chelsea's striker hunt this year, with a number of big names linked, but they might just have bought the right guy already. Nicolas Jackson was once again impressive for the Blues, scoring the opener and proving a constant menace in an otherwise drab 1-1 draw with Newcastle.
The former Villarreal man continued his run of form, opening the scoring inside 15 minutes, scampering beyond the Newcastle back-line and finishing off a neat pass from Ian Maatsen. Chelsea could've had a second shortly after, but Christopher Nkunku dragged his effort just outside the post.
Newcastle leveled things right before the break, with former Atlanta United winger Miguel Amiron grabbing a goal at his former stadium.
The second half was a markedly tighter affair. Jackson was removed, while Maatsen only lasted a further 20 minutes. Nkunku made things interesting, though, and challenged Nick Pope on a handful of occasions. A diving stop from Pope in the 93rd minute ensured that Newcastle would hang on and knot what looked to be an otherwise enticing contest.
GOAL looks at what we learned during the clash at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...
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