Nicolas Jackson was the star of the show as Chelsea romped to a 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Monday night to end the hosts' unbeaten run.
Chelsea marched to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and came away with all three points thanks to a combination of several factors including a first hat-trick for Chelsea new boy Nicolas Jackson.
After missing several chances, the Senegal international finally punished the Tottenham defence, capitalising on the numerical advantage.
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Chelsea star Jackson boasts after Spurs win
Speaking after the victory, Jackson said:
"I scored a hat-trick for the biggest club in England — and everywhere!”
Tottenham had defenders Cuti Romero and Udogie sent off and the game went downhill from there as Chelsea cut through the hosts at will.
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