Noni Madueke scored the first hat-trick of his Premier League career as Chelsea turned on the style after half-time in a brilliant away win at Wolves on Sunday.
Match Report
The two sides went into the interval level at 2-2. Chelsea had led twice, first courtesy of Nicolas Jackson and then thanks to a brilliant lobbed finish from Cole Palmer.
But Wolves hit back through Matheus Cunha and Jorgen Strand Larsen.
The first half was a fairly even contest but Chelsea then blew their hosts away following the interval.
Madueke's three goals - all of which were set up by Palmer - arrived within 14 minutes of each other (49', 58, and 63').
Joao Felix then completed a superb afternoon for Chelsea by smashing home goal No 6 with 10 minutes remaining.
Madueke, 22, was the Blues' star man as Enzo Maresca's men put on a second half masterclass at Molineux.
The tricky winger had run himself into trouble online prior to kick-off, accidentally posting that Wolverhampton was "s***" on his social media.
The ex-PSV man shared an Instagram message showing his location as Wolverhampton and added: "Everything about this place is s***."
Madueke, who has nearly one million followers, quickly realised he had used the wrong social media account.
And he responded: "Damn wrong Instagram account. You lot are too fast."
But he may now think that Wolverhampton is his favourite place as he netted his first ever Premier League hat-trick in the midlands.
At least that's what Chelsea's official X account seems to think, cheekily posting "He's starting to like this place" online after the star's third goal.
In fact, Madueke has now netted more Premier League goals in Wolverhampton (three) than he has at Stamford Bridge (two).
Madueke saved his masterclass for the second half, netting all three of his goals after the break.
It was Nicolas Jackson who opened the scoring for the Blues early on, finding the back of the net after less than two minutes.
And an exciting first half followed with Matheus Cunha netting an equaliser in the 27th minute.
A delightful chip from Cole Palmer put the Blues back ahead right before half-time, but was rendered pointless when Jorgen Strand Larsen nodded another equaliser past Robert Sanchez six minutes into added time.
It looked like the game had been set up for an enthralling back and forth in the second half, but it was only Chelsea who turned up to the party.
A stunning hat-trick from Madueke sunk Wolves with new boy Joao Felix adding a sixth to put a cherry on Chelsea's performance.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
0' Match Event for Wolves vs Chelsea
0' One change at the break - here comes Neto!
0' Match Event for Wolves vs Chelsea
2' GOAL! Blues take the lead through Nicolas Jackson! Wolves 0-1 Chelsea
10' Yerson Mosquera heads from the center of the box but hits the right post!
16' Highlight from Wolves vs Chelsea
17' Matheus Cunha nets it but his assister Jørgen Strand Larsen is caught offside!
25' Delay in match because of an injury Matt Doherty...
27' GOAL! Matheus Cunha scores and this time it counts! Wolves 1-1 Chelsea
30' Cunha provokes Nicolas Jackson after his goal and a little fight breaks out!
35' Yellow Card! Rayan Aït-Nouri booked
38' Match Event for Wolves vs Chelsea
40' Yellow Card! Malo Gusto booked
42' Cunha's shot hits the crossbar!
45' GOAL! Brilliant finish by Cole Palmer! Wolves 1-2 Chelsea
49' GOAL! Noni Madueke gives Blues the lead! Wolves 2-3 Chelsea
51' GOAL! Jørgen Strand Larsen has equalized! Wolves 2-2 Chelsea
58' GOAL! Cole Palmer assists Noni Madueke for his second goal! Wolves 2-4 Chelsea
63' GOAL! Hat-trick for Madueke! Hat-trick of assists for Palmer! Wolves 2-5 Chelsea
68' João Félix replaces Nicolas Jackson!
71' Yellow Card! Yerson Mosquera booked for an insane challenge!
76' Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall replaces Moisés Caicedo because of an injury
79' Lemina scores a brilliant goal but his teammate is offside!
80' GOAL! João Félix makes it six! Wolves 2-6 Chelsea
Line-ups
Wolves XI: Lemina, Doherty, Jose Sa, Hwang Hee-Chan, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Matheus Cunha, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Toti Gomes, Yerson Mosquera, João Gomes
Subs: Dawson, Sarabia, Daniel Bentley, Guedes, Podence, Santiago Bueno, Doyle, Boubacar Traoré, Rodrigo Gomes
Chelsea XI: Marc Cucurella, Robert Sánchez, Cole Palmer, Wesley Fofana, Noni Madueke, Mykhaylo Mudryk, Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo, Levi Colwill, Malo Gusto, Nicolas Jackson
Subs: T.Adarabioyo, Nkunku, Felix, Pedro Neto, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Benoît Badiashile, Filip Jørgensen, Renato Veiga, Marc Guiu
shaffer12
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NOT HYPE BUT PALMER IS SOMETHING ELSE.
championjr
588
This boy should be protected at all cost, no Chelsea fans will skip this, iced cold 🥶Palmer 💙
honablmpt
488
How many likes for Felix and Neto? 🥶🥶
Josedad
393
Gareth Southgate’s needs to apologize to us all for benching Cole palmer at the euros 2024. Alwys cold 🥶
De-D
335
Chelsea showed wolves six(6) things that their two(2) eye's wasn't able to see
Peaceking1234
330
- Called Wolverhampton a shit place - They booed him the entire game - Scores a HATTRICK against them NONI MADUEKE is HIM💎🤝
cheriivicky
276
welcome back this is your home
Mitchello2
248
I know nobody is going to talk about his so this is me appreciating his efforts in today's game.
CRUST
227
1goal, 3assists in one game he's ice cold
obi1010
186
Joao Felix left Chelsea. Played for Barcelona. Returned. And still scored in the Premier League before Mason Mount. 🤣
90first
156
please someone should remind me how much we paid for Felix cause this boy is a baller, first match first goal and many more to come
Peaceking1234
137
PEDRO NETO - Assist🅰️ JOAO FELIX - GOAL⚽ The Portuguese Duo have ARRIVED🇵🇹🤝
Patodihno
112
I am not a Chelsea fan but this was a hell of a game. If you missed the match you have missed the game of the season. Chelsea attack was like a Ferrari.
Platt
108
Man United to Chelsea.. how do you do it
dougiefresh
93
MASS TRAGEDY OCCURED TODAY,THE WOLVES DROWN IN THE chelSEA !!!
bluesgay
42
The GIF is already here, my pleasure: http://www.goalgif.xyz/v2/live/matchGifs?match_id=53876845&language=en
allshama
22
NOT HYPE BUT PALMER IS SOMETHING ELSE.
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This boy needs to be playing as a 10,the vision composure and technical ability are just unreal
FrankUtd
13
We have waited for three seasons under Erik Ten Hag to see what Chelsea boys did to Wolves FC only in the 2nd half but it’s not coming any time soon. That 2nd half performance is a statement of class and quality. EPL won’t be ready for this Chelsea team if they gel together and find consistency.
RUDBOI
13
De General ✊🏾
Peaceking1234
13
So Joao Felix left the PL and come back to still have more PL goals than Antony 😭☠️ , this level of Shame must be studied🤦♂️
Danke1
12
I know nobody is going to talk about his so this is me appreciating his efforts in today's game.
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He needs to be more clinical his not really proved his worth since his arrival at Chelsea. look at Madueke and Palmer for example, they're striving to be more consistent every game which I don't see in Jackson. Hopefully this season he proves the point
shaffer12
11
PALMER TO MADUEKE IF YOU SEE ME WITH THE BALL POSITION WELL.
gsikaputa
10
Now he has more premier league hat trick than Saka 😂😂
dougiefresh
10
NONI MADUEKE 💎⭐️💙🔵WAS IN FINE FORM TODAY vs WOLVES:⚽️⚽️⚽️🥅 38 touches 6 touches in opp. box 6 shots 5 shots on target 4x possession won 3 goals 2 fouls won First hat-trick secured. 🎩
Peaceking1234
10
If you don't know , Noni MADUEKE has more PL Hat- tricks than Saka and Rashford combined🫵😂
sodex12345
9
if you know you know, Palmer is more productivity from the midfield. I saw this towards the end of last season and Maduake is good in his position just need to use his head and not always want to score, he is good. chelsea fans won't like this, you see enzo and Caseido are not really too good, I have seen a glimpse of Latvia, I hope that guy stay fit. you will see what I am saying. Enzo is too afraid to take the ball forward most time he will return it back, when watching Chelsea match, notice how it is so difficult for palmer to pass the ball backward. We need players with attacking mind in the midfield, I miss mata. Oscar and fabregas, ajeh. I am not mention the old gees those ones are too good.
Solomondechol
9
He's Noni Madueke ✅ This guy should not be benched again imagine if he started against City 💙 show some appreciation for this guy 🤝
Yesu9
9
No one is talking about Man Utd, they still keep changing position after position😂😂😂
Mitchello2
9
He played well but still need more improvement
True.. But let's focus on the positive for today
tutekntuz
8
At least we're having a test of Eden hazard in Cole Palmer
Klassik102
8
Palmer is cooking delicious meals 🥗 honestly that’s why Madueke ordered takeaway 🔥🔥