Jadon Sancho tops Chelsea's strange list after just three games as he eyes first goal
Jadon Sancho's impressive start to life at Chelsea has already allowed him to equal one of his goal contributions from two seasons ago.
the extreme signed by the blues on loan from Manchester United this summer and has already made a very positive impression.
Sancho set up Cole Palmer for his historic fourth goal in Chelsea victory 4-2 against Brighton on Saturday with a good pass.
It was his third assist in as many games for his new club and, despite it being only September, he has already matched the efforts of those in the 2022/23 season.
Chelsea's top assistants in that Premier League campaign, in which they finished 12th, were Raheem Sterling and Hakim Ziyech.
Both players added three each, the first in 28 appearances and the second in 18 games.
Meanwhile, seven other players scored two each and another seven assisted just once, testament to Sancho's instant impact at Chelsea.
The 24-year-old first passed the ball to Christopher Nkunku for the winning goal against Bournemouth before turning provider for Nicolas Jackson in their 3-0 win at West Ham.
He and Jackson are tied with three assists this season, with Palmer leading the way with four.
Sancho also won Palmer's penalty against Brighton and saw a goal disallowed for offside, but he is hopeful of scoring his first soon.
“I thought I started a little slow (against Brighton), but I feel like I grew into the game,” he said. The Chelsea media team..
“I managed to win the penalty and set up Cole, so I'm happy to be able to contribute overall. “I was happy to play at Stamford Bridge for the first time as a Chelsea player.
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“It was a great feeling and I really appreciated the reception I got from the fans. It was a great feeling (getting a standing ovation from the fans) and my family and friends were in the crowd during the game, so that made it very special.
“I'm happy that I was able to help with the goals in the last few games, I'm adapting well here and I just want to keep this momentum going and be able to continue helping my teammates. Or even score the first goal. That would be nice!”
Sancho is just one of Chelsea's stars who have shone in a good start to Enzo Maresca's first season in charge.
Palmer and Nkunku are level on six goals each in all competitions, closely followed by Noni Madueke and Jackson on four.
Chelsea have won four of their first six Premier League games thanks to their team's efforts and are fourth in the table.
The Blues have scored 23 goals in nine games and can add to their haul against Gent at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night in their opening match of the UEFA Conference League league stage, live on talkSPORT 2.
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