Chelsea Dismantle Wolves 6-2 as Madueke, Palmer Shine

Noni Madueke and Cole Palmer put in standout performances as Chelsea dismantled Wolverhampton Wanderers 6-2 in a thrilling Premier League encounter.

The Blues dominated the game, with Madueke bagging a 14-minute hat-trick and Palmer assisting three of his goals in a masterful display.

Early Strikes and Equalizers

Chelsea wasted no time as Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring within two minutes, heading in from a corner. Wolves quickly responded, with Matheus Cunha leveling the score after a well-worked move by Rayan Ait Nouri. Despite Chelsea’s early control, Cunha’s equalizer gave Wolves hope.

Back-and-Forth First Half

Palmer restored Chelsea’s lead with a stunning strike just before halftime, only for Jorgen Strand Larsen to equalize for Wolves in first-half stoppage time, sending the teams into the break tied at 2-2.

Madueke’s Hat-Trick Masterclass

Chelsea came out strong in the second half, and Madueke took center stage. He scored three goals in quick succession, all assisted by Palmer. Madueke’s first came via a deflected effort, while his second and third showed off his clinical finishing with both feet, cementing his first career hat-trick.

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Felix Seals the Rout

Joao Felix marked his return to Chelsea by adding a sixth goal in the 80th minute, finishing off a cutback from Pedro Neto. Moments earlier, Wolves had a goal disallowed, further compounding their frustrations.

Man of the Match – Noni Madueke

While Palmer impressed with his playmaking and goal, Madueke’s hat-trick earned him the Man of the Match accolade. His performance highlighted his versatility and goal-scoring instinct, as he became the sixth-youngest player to score a Premier League hat-trick for Chelsea.

Chelsea’s dominant win gives them their first victory of the season, while Wolves remain stuck in 19th place after back-to-back defeats.