Noni Madueke scored a hat-trick as Chelsea overwhelmed Wolves 6-2, securing Enzo Maresca’s first Premier League victory as Chelsea’s manager. Meanwhile, Newcastle salvaged a controversial 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Sunday
Enzo Maresca, who had previously suffered a 2-0 defeat against Manchester City in his debut, saw his Chelsea side achieve their first Premier League win under his leadership.
After a narrow victory in the UEFA Conference League play-off against Servette, Chelsea’s attacking prowess was on full display at Molineux.
Chelsea got off to a quick start with a goal just 98 seconds in. Matheus Cunha’s attempted clearance from a corner was flicked towards Nicolas Jackson, who headed the ball into the net from six yards out.
The goal was met with frustration from Wolves fans, particularly after Madueke had posted and then deleted a disparaging review of Wolverhampton on social media just hours before the match.
Wolves equalized in the 27th minute when Matheus Cunha capitalized on a mistake by Moises Caicedo, scoring a fierce strike past Chelsea’s Robert Sanchez.
Cole Palmer restored Chelsea’s lead just before halftime with a brilliant lob over Wolves’ goalkeeper José Sá, following a flick from Jackson.
After a poorly cleared free-kick, Toti headed the ball to Jorgen Strand Larsen, who scored from close range to level the match at 2-2.
Noni Madueke then took control, completing his hat-trick and leading Chelsea to a decisive 6-2 win. His performance highlighted Chelsea’s offensive dominance and Maresca’s successful tactical adjustments.
Newcastle’s match against Bournemouth ended in a controversial 1-1 draw, adding to the day’s significant football events.
Chelsea’s emphatic win underlines a promising start for Maresca, contrasting sharply with their previous performance, and sets a strong precedent for the upcoming fixtures.
