Jackson responded emphatically on the pitch by scoring Chelsea’s opening goal in their 6-2 victory over Wolves, a goal that marked the club’s fastest Premier League strike since 2017. The goal was a clear statement, silencing critics and reaffirming Jackson's place in the team.

After the match, Jackson took to social media to directly address Mikel’s comments. "Mikel Obi, shut your mouth, don’t talk sh*t, we are killing ourselves for Africa," Jackson wrote on Instagram, making it clear that he took the criticism personally.