Noni Madueke’s hat-trick propelled Chelsea to their first Premier League win of the season, securing a thrilling 5-2 victory over Wolves in a match full of action and drama.
Chelsea got off to a flying start, taking the lead just 98 seconds in. A corner from Cole Palmer was inadvertently flicked on by Matheus Cunha, allowing an unmarked Nicolas Jackson to head the ball in at the back post. Jackson’s celebratory antics riled up the Molineux crowd, spurring Wolves into action.
Wolves responded with a strong push, and Rayan Ait-Nouri’s impressive run set up Cunha, who leveled the score with a precise low shot from inside the area. Cunha’s celebration included a pointed gesture towards Jackson.
Chelsea regained their lead thanks to Palmer, who spotted goalkeeper Jose Sa off his line and executed a clever lob from 30 yards out.
Wolves managed to equalize again just before halftime when Jorgen Strand Larsen finished off a loose ball from close range after a free-kick was played back into the box.
The game was ultimately decided by Madueke’s explosive second half. The young winger scored three goals in just 14 minutes, each one remarkably similar—a series of low, angled shots from within the area, all set up by Palmer.
Joao Felix added the final touch to Chelsea’s triumph with a well-placed shot from near the penalty spot, assisted by substitute Pedro Neto, a former Wolves player.
