Chelsea climbed to second place in the Premier League with a commanding 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening, extending their strong run of form under Enzo Maresca.
The Blues dominated from the outset, with Enzo Fernández testing Sam Johnstone early on from a free kick before setting up Alejandro Garnacho, who missed a golden chance to score. Despite controlling possession throughout the first half, Chelsea couldn’t find the breakthrough, prompting a few boos from sections of the home support as the teams went into halftime level at 0-0.
The hosts broke the deadlock soon after the restart when Malo Gusto rose highest to head home Garnacho’s perfect cross, marking his first Chelsea goal in 98 appearances. The breakthrough energized the side, and Maresca’s tactical changes soon paid off as substitute Estêvão made an instant impact—his low cross deflected into the path of João Pedro, who finished clinically to make it 2-0.
Chelsea continued to press forward, and Garnacho once again proved decisive, bursting down the left and squaring for Pedro Neto, who finished with ease against his former club to seal the result. The Brazilian’s assist capped a fine all-round performance that earned him Man of the Match honors.
It was a comprehensive display from Chelsea, who created numerous chances while keeping Wolves quiet throughout. The win marks their second consecutive league victory, lifting them to second in the table and boosting confidence ahead of their trip to Burnley after the international break.
While Maresca’s men could have been more clinical in the opening half, the second-half display underlined their growing cohesion and attacking threat, with Fernández and Caicedo pulling the strings in midfield and Garnacho continuing his rise as a key creative force for the Blues.
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