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
Chelsea are continuing to push Wolves back into their own half and probing to find an opening in the final third. They're dominating this one quite completely.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Azpilicueta takes a long throw to find Chalobah in the box - but the centre-back is unable to work Sa.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
CHANCE! Pulisc comes inside off the left flank before unleashing a well-taken strike from distance and forcing Sa to make a stunning save.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Moutinho fizzes a fine ball into Podence in a dangerous position only for Koulibaly to be live to the threat and sniff the chance out.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Azpilicueta is heavily involved again. This time the Spaniard drives down the right before playing a delightful cross to find Pulisic - but again the resulting effort is inaccurate.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
CHANCE! Gallagher plays in Azpilcueta down the right flank who manages to pick out Mount inside the area - but his first-touch effort flies wide of the target.
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