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How did Chelsea fare in 2023-24 Premier League season

How did Chelsea fare in 2023-24 Premier League season

Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea has had contrasting results all through the season, as they have blown both hot and cold across the 2023–24 Premier League campaign. The Blues have had to make numerous adjustments following injuries to key members of their squad, and with two matches to go until the end of the season, Afrosport reviews how the season has shaped up for the London club.  ...

Premier League: Jackson gets brace, Madueke scores in Chelsea’s five-nil rout of West Ham

Premier League: Jackson gets brace, Madueke scores in Chelsea’s five-nil rout of West Ham

Senegalese forward Nicolas Jackson scored twice, and Noni Madueke added another as Chelsea thrashed West Ham United 5-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Sunday. Jackson, who has recently come under scrutiny for his wastefulness, made it three goals in two games to take his season tally to 13 goals in 32 league matches, while Madueke, who is of Nigerian descent, made it five...

Pochettino praises ‘unbelievable’ Madueke in Chelsea win over Spurs

Pochettino praises ‘unbelievable’ Madueke in Chelsea win over Spurs

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has described the performance of Noni Madueke in the Blues's 2-0 Premier League win against Tottenham Hotspur as 'unbelievable'. The 22-year-old caused Spurs all sorts of problems with his pace and trickery which was crucial to doing a double over their London rivals. Pochettino also praised the former PSV Eindhoven player for his defensive contributions which helped in keeping a clean sheet....

‘We need to believe in Jackson’ – Chelsea boss Pochettino backs Senegal forward

Nicolas Jackson: Pochettino continues to back Senegal forward despite inconsistency

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has continued to back Nicolas Jackson despite his inconsistency in front of goal. The Senegal international has had mixed reviews on his form since joining from Villarreal last summer where he was awarded the La Liga player of the month for May. Jackson has scored 11 goals in all competitions, 10 of them in the Premier League, yet he has not warmed...