Chelsea delivered a commanding performance to defeat Wolves 3-1, climbing to fourth place in the Premier League table. The win showcased the team’s resilience and attacking flair as they pushed closer to the league’s top spots.
The match began with Chelsea on the front foot, and their efforts were rewarded when Tosin Adarabioyo broke the deadlock midway through the first half with a composed finish, Wolves equalized in first-half injury time through Matt Doherty, who capitalized on a corner to level the score.
In the second half, Chelsea regained control, with Marc Cucurella restoring their lead with a close-range effort. Noni Madueke then sealed the victory, finding the net after Trevoh Chalobah’s deflected effort in his first appearance of the season. Chalobah, back from a loan spell at Crystal Palace, partnered Tosin Adarabioyo in defense as Levi Colwill missed out due to injury.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall made his first Premier League start of the season, stepping into a midfield that was missing both Enzo Fernandez and Romeo Lavia through injury. Managerial adjustments also saw Reece James, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Pedro Neto return to the starting lineup after a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth the previous week.
The win moves Chelsea to fourth place, just four points behind third-placed Nottingham Forest and two points ahead of Manchester City, their next opponents. The Blues now prepare for a pivotal clash against City on Saturday, with kickoff set for 5:30 PM.
Chelsea’s consistent form and key contributions from returning players underline their ambitions as they continue their push for a strong Premier League finish.
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