The Senegalese international became the first player to score two goals in the opening 18 minutes of a Premier League match. Nicolas Jackson achieved this feat in the game against West Ham United on Saturday, September 21, 2024, which was also his 50th appearance for the Blues in the league.
Chelsea’s legend, Didier Drogba, achieved this feat in January 2005 in a Premier League game against Middlesbrough. The Ivorian international scored two goals in the opening 18 minutes of the game against Boro.
