Nicolas Jackson Is Ready to Be Chelsea's Main Man! Five Things We Learned as The Blues' Summer Signing Scores Again in Newcastle Draw

As he maintains his good pre-season form, the ex-Villarreal star is looking increasingly like the man to lead the line for Mauricio Pochettino's side

Much has been made of Chelsea's striker hunt this year, with a number of big names linked, but they might just have bought the right man already. Nicolas Jackson was once again impressive for the Blues, scoring the opener and proving a constant menace in an otherwise drab 1-1 draw with Newcastle.

The former Villarreal man continued his good run of form, opening the scoring inside 15 minutes, scampering beyond the Newcastle backline and finishing off a neat pass from Ian Maatsen. Chelsea could've had a second shortly after, but Christopher Nkunku dragged his effort just wide of the post.

Newcastle levelled things right before the break, with former Atlanta United winger Miguel Almiron grabbing a goal at his former home.

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