Nicolas Jackson continues to silence the doubters and prove his worth at Chelsea. The 23-year-old striker was the hero once again, scoring the decisive goal in Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Everton — a moment that meant more than just three crucial points.

With that strike, Jackson not only ended a mini goal drought in the Premier League, but also achieved a significant personal milestone: reaching 10 league goals for the second consecutive season. It’s a feat that places him alongside an elite name in Chelsea history — Diego Costa.

Jackson has now become the first Chelsea striker since Costa in the 2015/16 and 2016/17 seasons to score 10 or more Premier League goals in back-to-back campaigns. It’s an achievement that underlines Jackson’s growing importance to the team, especially in an era where finding a reliable goalscorer has often been a challenge for the Blues.

Last season, Jackson managed 14 Premier League goals and 17 goals across all competitions. This time around, he has already hit double figures in the league and is well on course to surpass his total tally from last season — needing just eight more goals across competitions to beat his previous mark.

For a young striker still adapting to the demands of the Premier League and the expectations at a club like Chelsea, this level of consistency is highly promising. His movement, work ethic, and ability to score crucial goals are starting to make a real difference under Enzo Maresca’s system.

With Chelsea pushing to finish the season strongly and with cup competitions still alive, Jackson’s goals could be vital. If he continues on this trajectory, he might just establish himself as the long-term solution to Chelsea’s striker problem — something the club has been searching for since Diego Costa’s departure.

The challenge now is for Jackson to keep pushing, keep improving, and help lead Chelsea to silverware.