Chelsea roared back to life in the Premier League, demolishing Wolverhampton Wanderers 6-2 at Molineux on Sunday. The Blues’ first win of the season, and the first for new manager Enzo Maresca, was a spectacular display of attacking prowess, particularly in the second half.
The first half was a tight affair, with Chelsea taking the lead twice through Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer, only to see Wolves equalize each time with goals from Matheus Cunha and Jorgen Strand Larsen. However, the game shifted dramatically after the break. Noni Madueke, the subject of boos from the home crowd due to a past social media post, silenced his detractors with a stunning three-goal burst within 15 minutes. All three goals were expertly set up by the impressive Cole Palmer, who orchestrated Chelsea’s dominance. Joao Felix, making his return to the club, added a sixth goal for good measure.
Chelsea’s vast squad, a source of much discussion, seemed to gel under Maresca’s guidance, particularly the youthful players selected for this match. Madueke’s performance was not just about the goals, but a display of resilience and determination, silencing his critics in the most emphatic way possible. The victory gets Chelsea’s Premier League campaign back on track after their opening weekend loss to reigning champions Manchester City.
