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Nevin 'bullish' on 20-goal Jackson

Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Chelsea FC at The King Power Stadium
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Chelsea are now being considered by just about everyone as favourites for a top four finish, but there were only a very few of us suggesting this back in August.

It was Nicolas Jackson who really caught my eye this week.‌

I was bold enough to suggest a few months back on this page that this season he would be a 20-goal striker. After watching his vastly improved movement and touch against Leicester I am feeling even more bullish.

‌But 20 goals, is that really such a big call? In the Premier League it is.

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