Before the game even started, the drama was off the charts. Noni Madueke’s social media post, which quickly vanished but not before calling Wolverhampton the worst place on Earth, definitely got the locals talking. Maybe they should send him a thank-you note for stirring up so much local pride!
Once the match kicked off, it was Chelsea who grabbed the spotlight first. Just two minutes in, Nico Jackson found the back of the net after a well-placed Cole Palmer corner was headed on at the near post.
Chelsea aimed to take control of the game, but despite some solid passing, things were still a bit chaotic. The team embraced the same unpredictability that marked last season. We kept up the pressure with multiple attempts, though Palmer missed a straightforward chance despite Madueke’s good work down the right.
Sadly, some of last season’s problems, especially in midfield and defense, resurfaced. After a poor turnover in Chelsea’s half, Wolves managed to equalize just before the 30-minute mark.
However, Chelsea quickly turned things around. Just before halftime, Jackson’s brilliant touch set up Palmer for a stunning goal, only for Wolves to equalize again from a set piece during the dying moments of added time.
In the second half, Chelsea regained the lead within minutes, thanks to Madueke, who had been causing Ait-Nouri all sorts of problems. And then, the match turned into a showcase for Palmer and Madueke. Palmer assisted Madueke for two more goals in just five minutes, showing Chelsea’s dominance as they tore through Wolves’ defense.
Wolves continued to foul and disrupt, with Caicedo suffering the consequences. They managed to score a late goal, similar to their second, but an offside flag prevented any momentum shift. Neto and Félix then combined to score Chelsea’s sixth goal, with the young Félix marking his second debut with a superb finish.
As the scoreline grew, the home fans started heading for the exits. Chelsea had opportunities to add more goals but missed several promising chances with the crowd thinning out.
