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Jackson silencing doubters - but can Chelsea maintain form?

It's remarkable to think that, just six months ago, there was talk that Chelsea were attempting a cash plus Nicolas Jackson swap deal for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.

No deal materialised and, although Isak remains impactful on Tyneside, Chelsea have their own star in 23-year-old Jackson, who was the driving force behind the 2-1 victory at Leicester City.

The Senegal forward opened the scoring in the 15th minute and set up in Enzo Fernandez's second-half goal.

Last season, despite Jackson scoring 17 goals in 44 games - more than legendary Didier Drogba in his maiden season at the club - there was talk that Chelsea needed to sign a striker to compete at the highest level.