During Chelsea’s exhilarating 4-4 draw with Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday night, the two adversaries engaged in a verbal exchange.

In a moment filled with heightened emotions, the 22-year-old Jackson was observed in a heated argument with the Croatian midfielder, Kovacic.

Both players gestured animatedly at each other until Jackson, seemingly reaching his limit, silenced Kovacic with a shushing gesture.

Despite his attempt to bring the conversation to a close, the striker persisted in arguing with the former Blues star.

Chelsea enthusiasts thoroughly enjoyed the spectacle, sharing the moment on social media.

Many fans drew parallels between the Ivorian and the club legend Costa, known for his fiery temper during his stint at Stamford Bridge.

One fan noted similarities when Sterling scored, stating, “Also when Sterling scored he turned him and pointed to the City fans. Diego Costa vibes.”

Another fan remarked, “Bro has got the Diego Costa vibes.” while a third expressed, “What we need upfront.” A fourth fan commented, “He’s got that Diego Costa in him,” and a fifth added, “Jackson is actually a menaceeeee.”

In a light-hearted observation, another fan humorously pointed out, “Funniest thing about this is, Jackson came over to Kovacic and started the conversation.”

Despite the drama, Jackson continued his recent goal-scoring spree by finding the net against Manchester City.

Meanwhile, in the same match, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer earned praise for scoring a late penalty that secured a crucial point for the hosts.

Palmer had earlier been booked in the game for tampering with the penalty spot before Erling Haaland’s penalty.

In a post-game incident, Haaland shoved Palmer as he attempted to eavesdrop on City’s players discussing tactics.

Nicolas Jackson

Nicolas Jackson

Forwarder, Midfielder

Gambia

Age: 23

188 cm

kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 35 3 Missed
Minutes 2809 80.3 Avg
Goals 14 0.4 Avg
Assist 5 0.1 Avg
Attempt 90 2.6 Avg
Passes 639 18.377.3% AvgSucc
Yellow 10 0.3 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 11 times for 849 minutes for Premier League.

Nicolas Jackson scored 6 goals for Chelsea. He procured no assists. He received 7 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 10th in Premier League. In the last match Chelsea drew 4-4 against Manchester City.

Chelsea performance and stats

Chelsea

Manager: Mauricio Pochettino Trossero
Rank 7th
Win 16
Draw 9
Loss 11
Goals 73-61
Diff 12

Chelsea is currently 10th in the Premier League with 16 points.

In the last 12 games, it has won 4 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Chelsea drawn 4-4 against Manchester City.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 21 goals and conceding 16.​

Chelsea will play the next match in Premier League against Newcastle United on Saturday 25th of November in Newcastle upon Tyne.​

Mateo Kovačić

Mateo Kovačić

Midfielder

Austria

Age: 30

177 cm

78 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 5 1 Missed
Minutes 391 78.2 Avg
Goals 1 0.2 Avg
Assist 1 0.2 Avg
Attempt 3 0.6 Avg
Passes 435 87.093.0% AvgSucc
Yellow 1 0.2 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 9 times for 564 minutes for Premier League.

Mateo Kovačić didn’t score any goal for Manchester City. He procured no assists. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 1st in Premier League. In the last match Manchester City drew 4-4 against Chelsea. The next match in Premier League will be against Liverpool.

Manchester City performance and stats

Manchester City

Manager: Josep Guardiola
Rank 1st
Win 27
Draw 7
Loss 3
Goals 93-33
Diff 60

Manchester City is currently 1st in the Premier League with 28 points.

In the last 12 games, it has won 9 times, drawn once, and lost twice. In its last match, Manchester City drawn 4-4 against Chelsea.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 32 goals and conceding 12.​

Manchester City will play the next match in Premier League against Liverpool on Saturday 25th of November in Manchester.​