Chelsea secured their first victory in six Premier League games by defeating relegation-threatened 3-1 Wolves at home on Monday, with goals contributed by defenders Tosin Adarabioyo and Marc Cucurella, along with a third from winger Noni Madueke.
Climbing Back Up the Table
Chelsea, who had been in second place just a month ago, moved up to fourth place with the victory, surpassing both Manchester City and Newcastle United. Wolves, on the other hand, were still out of the bottom three only by goal differential, ahead of Ipswich Town.
Early Lead and a Setback
The hosts, aiming to regain their footing for a spot in next season’s Champions League, took the lead in the 24th minute when Tosin tapped it in from near range.
However, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez handed Wolves an equalizer during stoppage time of the first half when he mishandled a corner, allowing Matt Doherty to poke the ball into the net.
Cucurella and Madueke Secure the Win
Supporters in the stands were worried about a recurrence of previous matches where Chelsea had squandered leads until Cucurella made his mark in the attack by scoring after Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, making his first league start for the Blues, redirected a Madueke cross an hour into the game.
Five minutes later, Madueke signaled to confirm that a header from Trevoh Chalobah – who was back at Stamford Bridge after being called back from his loan at Crystal Palace – had crossed the line.
“It’s a natural reaction. The instinct of an attacker,” Madueke shared with Sky Sports. “I was aware it was going to cross the line. I apologized to Trevoh afterwards. definitely needed to finish that chance.”
“He kept insisting, ‘There’s no way you scored my goal,’ but I replied, ‘You need to realize, this is what I’m paid to do.'”
League Standings After the Match
Chelsea has accumulated 40 points after playing 22 matches, sitting 10 points behind league leaders Liverpool and four points behind both Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, who are in second place. They are positioned two points ahead of Manchester City and Newcastle.
Squad Updates and Injury News
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca received a morale boost with the return of club captain Reece James, who made his first start following a series of injury setbacks.
Additionally, Chalobah strengthened the Blues’ defence following the injuries that claimed Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile.
Before Chelsea’s trip to champion Manchester City on Saturday, midfielders Romeo Lavia, Enzo Fernandez, and defender Levi Colwill were not included in the squad.
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