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Chelsea Sweep Aside Managerless Wolves to Go Second

The performance eased scrutiny of Enzo Maresca’s rotation policy by showcasing fresh legs and youth impact after a taxing week.

Overview

  • Second-half goals from Malo Gusto, Joao Pedro and Pedro Neto sealed a 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge, lifting Chelsea to 20 points from 11 games.
  • Alejandro Garnacho supplied two assists and was involved in all three goals, crossing for Gusto’s opener and setting up Neto to finish the scoring.
  • Gusto’s header was the right-back’s first senior goal, breaking his drought in his 165th career appearance.
  • Teenage substitute Willian Estevao created Pedro’s strike within about a minute of coming on, drawing public praise from Maresca for his talent and future role.
  • Wolves, led by caretakers James Collins and Richard Walker, stay bottom on two points and eight from safety, as Middlesbrough granted Rob Edwards permission to discuss their vacant job.