Nicolas Jackson’s goal gave Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday at Stamford Bridge to end their three-game losing streak and advance to the Carabao Cup fourth round.
Mauricio Pochettino, the new manager of Chelsea, has been under pressure due to the team’s terrible start to the season, which included only one win in their first six Premier League games.
Only five goals have been scored in those six league games, making scoring a big problem. However, summer signing Jackson gave supporters cause for hope with a precise first-time finish in the 50th minute. Cole Palmer, who joined from Manchester City and was making his debut appearance for the club, set up the former Villarreal attacker.
In the 72nd minute, Jackson believed he had doubled his and Chelsea’s score, but the goal was disallowed for offside.
Despite this, a Chelsea squad that included three players from Brighton — Marc Cucurella, Robert Sánchez, and Moisés Caicedo — managed to cling on for a much-needed first victory in September.
Reece James, a defender for Chelsea, was charged earlier on Wednesday by the English Football Association for allegedly fighting a referee.
After ‘s 1-0 loss to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday, the incident is believed to have happened in the tunnel.
James has until Friday to answer the accusation.
Due to an injury, the England international was unable to participate in the match at Stamford Bridge.