Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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A beaming Graham Potter looked on as Chelsea dispatched Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 to complete a superb week and provide his exciting new reign with lift-off. After sweeping AC Milan aside midweek, Potterball is starting to blossom with a thoroughly dominant display eventually justified by the score following a period of immense patience.
Kai Havertz’s opener and stunning individual efforts from Christian Pulisic and Armando Broja, a debut strike for the 21-year-old, saw the Blues move into the top four.
Managerless Wolves, led by interim coach Steve Davis, struggled to pose a persistent threat on the pitch, but the expectation to grab three points, sandwiched between Champions League games against the Italian champions offered further insight to Potter becoming increasingly comfortable at the top level.
The midweek victory over the Rossoneri gave Potter validation; the Blues boss labelled the 3-0 victory and surge in form as “progress”, before quickly reiterating that there was “a long way to go”. But that masterful game plan and switch in formation bolstered Potter’s ability to shuffle the pack and combat what he expects to be “a really intense period”.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
CHANCE! Mount and Pulisic combine well before the former unleashes an effort on goal - but his right-footed drive flies just wide of the target.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves try to respond with an attack of their own but a blunt move fizzles out with a poor and inaccurate effort from distance from Jonny.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
CHANCE! Jorginho draws an excellent save from Sa and then, moments later, Azpilicueta's cross from the right flank flashes just wide of the far post.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Chelsea win a corner on the right side that Gallagher duly whips in - but Moutinho is there to clear the danger.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
The pattern of this one has already been established - Chelsea will dominate possession while Wolves will endeavour to hold tight and break when they can.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Chelsea have started the game with real bite, snapping into challenges and trying to apply pressure on Wolves.
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