After Chelsea’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Brentford at Stamford Bridge, Nicolas Jackson provided a light-hearted response when requested concerning the membership’s probabilities of profitable the Premier League this season.
The win, which noticed Marc Cucurella rating within the first half and Jackson netting a purpose within the eightieth minute, took Chelsea inside two factors of league leaders Liverpool. Regardless of a late scare from Bryan Mbeumo, who scored for Brentford, Chelsea held on to safe all three factors.
Nonetheless, the victory was barely overshadowed by a late pink card for Cucurella, who was despatched off for “aggressive behaviour,” in accordance with a Premier League assertion.
A Potential Title Problem?
In his post-match interview, Jackson was requested about Chelsea’s title ambitions, however the Senegalese ahead gave a humorous reply. When advised that Chelsea have been simply two factors behind Liverpool, Jackson appeared shocked. He advised Sky Sports activities, “Actually? I didn’t know that they’re two factors forward. I’m simply making an attempt to win each recreation and deal with the following one. I don’t have a look at the desk.”
With a cheeky smile, he added, “I don’t even know what a ‘title race’ is, to be trustworthy!” He shortly clarified, “No, I do know, however I simply don’t have a look at the desk. We focus recreation by recreation and attempt to win as a lot as doable.”
Maresca’s Give attention to Sport-by-Sport Method
Jackson’s playful response is prone to be welcomed by Chelsea supervisor Enzo Maresca, who has been eager to downplay any speak of a title problem in his first season in cost. Maresca has persistently urged his gamers to deal with regular enchancment moderately than getting distracted by title speak.
Following the win, Chelsea are able the place they may briefly prime the desk earlier than Liverpool face Tottenham of their subsequent match. Chelsea can even face Everton in an early Sunday kick-off, giving them an opportunity to momentarily leapfrog Liverpool.
