Jadon Sancho takes 68 games fewer to match Manchester United record with Chelsea
01/04/2025 11:34 AM
Jadon Sancho was at it again for Chelsea, and his latest assist was a bit special.
The Blues winger set up top scorer Cole Palmer for the opening goal away at Crystal Palace, and it was arguably his best contribution yet.
With the ball played to him on the halfway line by Levi Colwill, Sancho let it run through his legs, tricking Palace's Chris Richards.
He then spun round the defender, collected the ball, carried it into the box and snuck it past three defenders for Palmer to collect and score expertly.
The assist was Sancho's sixth in Chelsea colours since his loan move from Manchester United, and it came in just his 15th game in all competitions.
Rather incredibly, that's the same figure he recorded at Old Trafford, but in 83 games.
In the Premier League, four assists is already his highest ever, better than any haul for the Red Devils.
Sancho was signed by United from Borussia Dortmund in 2021 for £73million with a reputation as one of the best players in world football.
However, he never settled in at the club, and left on loan back at Dortmund for the second half of the 2023/24 season.
Despite links to a permanent move back to Germany, he instead rocked up at Stamford Bridge on loan with an obligation to buy.
The move was questioned with Chelsea stacked full of players on the wings, but the cream has since risen to the top.
The 24-year-old has started ten games, more than competitors for his spot like Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku.
He’s also joint second for assists, with Enzo Fernandez the only player with more.
