Chelsea Blow Wolves Away as Enzo Maresca Secures First Premier League Win
Chelsea secured their first Premier League victory of the season with a resounding 5-2 win over Wolves in a thrilling and chaotic match at Molineux. Noni Madueke’s hat-trick was the highlight of the day, propelling the Blues to victory in a game full of end-to-end action and drama.
The match started explosively, with Chelsea taking the lead just 98 seconds after kickoff. Cole Palmer’s inswinging corner was inadvertently flicked on by Wolves’ Matheus Cunha, allowing an unmarked Nicolas Jackson to nod the ball in at the back post. Jackson’s celebration in front of the Molineux crowd sparked a reaction from Wolves, who responded well on the pitch.
Rayan Ait-Nouri made a dazzling run down the flank to set up Matheus Cunha, who equalised with a crisp low finish inside the box.
After scoring, Cunha gestured towards Jackson, adding to the intensity of the contest. Chelsea regained the lead when Palmer, spotting goalkeeper Jose Sa off his line, lobbed a deft shot from 30 yards out to make it 2-1.
Wolves, however, weren’t done yet. They drew level for a second time shortly before the break when Jorgen Strand Larsen poked the ball home from close range after a free-kick was squared across the goal, making it 2-2 at halftime.
The second half belonged to Noni Madueke. The England Under-21 winger scored a hat-trick in just 14 minutes, with each goal being a low, angled shot from inside the area, all set up by the impressive Palmer. Madueke’s clinical finishing turned the match decisively in Chelsea’s favour, giving them a comfortable lead.
Joao Felix added the finishing touch late on, side-footing the ball high into the net from near the penalty spot after being set up by substitute Pedro Neto, a former Wolves player.
The final scoreline of 5-2 reflected Chelsea’s attacking dominance and marked a memorable first Premier League win for new manager Enzo Maresca.
Despite the hostile atmosphere created by Madueke’s pre-match social media post, which had been critical of Wolverhampton, the 22-year-old silenced the jeers with his performance on the pitch. His hat-trick secured the win and highlighted his potential to be a key player for Chelsea this season.
In a match filled with breathtaking attacking play and fierce competition, Chelsea showed their ability to thrive under pressure and delivered a statement win to kick-start their Premier League campaign under Maresca hopefully.
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