Jadon Sancho matches Chelsea's top assist tally after three games

Jadon Sancho has made a strong start at Chelsea, matching the club's top assist total from the 2022/23 season after just three games. He provided his third assist in a 4-2 win against Brighton, helping Cole Palmer score. Sancho's assists come alongside a penalty won and a disallowed goal. He is currently tied with Nicolas Jackson for the most assists this season, while Palmer leads with four. Sancho expressed his desire to score his first goal for Chelsea soon. Chelsea has won four of their first six Premier League matches and sits fourth in the table. The team has scored 23 goals in nine matches and will play Gent in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday.