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Kai Havertz, Christian Pulisic and Armando Broja sent Chelsea into the top in the Premier League, potentially only briefly, as the Blues cruised past managerless Wolves 3-0 at Stamford Bridge. Mason Mount teed up Havertz and Pulisic before Albania striker Broja netted his maiden Blues goal to floor the struggling visitors.
Boyhood Chelsea fan Broja was left delighted with his first senior strike that capped a landmark week for Graham Potter’s Stamford Bridge tenure.
New Blues boss Potter made seven changes from Wednesday’s 3-0 Champions League mauling of AC Milan and still Chelsea cantered to victory. Havertz nodded home Mount’s cross on the stroke of half-time to cement the hosts’ dominance.
A much-improved Pulisic’s delicate dink then doubled the home side’s lead, with Mount again on hand with the assist. And right at the death Kovacic threaded through to Broja, who cut back from the defensive cover before drilling into the net.
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Conor Gallagher – 8
Almost scored with the first effort of the game after two minutes, his direct running in the eighth minute created the second opening for Kai Havertz.
His dogged running kept the ball alive to win the corner that led to the goal, almost had an assist but for a good intervention by Sa in the 51st minute. Outstanding in all areas of his game, the 22-year-old was a front runner to earn man of the match.
Read Nizaar Kinsella’s full look at the Chelsea players here
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Chelsea go into the top four with that win over Wolves, seven points off leaders Man City though they have a game in hand.
Brighton will knock the Blues down to fifth if they beat Tottenham in the late kick-off this evening.
1665244405FT: Chelsea 3-0 Wolves
Three wins in a week for Graham Potter’s side, it’s been a great afternoon for them.
Havertz, Pulisic and Broja with the goals, three players who would have been desperate for a goal too.
1665244167GOAL! Chelsea 3-0 Wolves | Armando Broja 90′
Sealed in style!
Broja opens his Chelsea account, brilliant finish to get up and running for the club. Chelsea fans absolutely love that.
1665243973Nizaar Kinsella at Stamford Bridge
Carney Chukwuemeka is making his debut for Chelsea after his £20million move. He made a great impact behind closed doors in the 2-1 win against Brighton scoring two goals.
He comes on for Gallagher who was arguably the man of the match.
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86 mins: Looks like Sterling and Aubameyang will be getting the afternoon off completely. Perfect outcome for Potter.
He’s able to bring Chukwuemeka on for his Chelsea debut for the final few minutes, with Ziyech also on. Havertz and Gallagher off.
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83 mins: Chelsea fly forward on the right, until James is brought down by Matheus. Easy decision for the referee.
Three Wolves players went to close James down immediately, and he showed really nice footwork to draw the foul.
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80 mins: Both sides playing like they know this match is done, not a huge amount of intensity.
Chelsea so comfortable knocking the ball around, just seeing the rest of this match out now as they did late on against AC Milan. Potter’s unbeaten run as Blues boss looks set to march on.
Gallagher tries his luck from distance, can’t keep it down.
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