Overview
- Chelsea surged to a 3-0 halftime lead through Andrey Santos, Tyrique George and Willian Estevao after sweeping changes from the weekend defeat.
- Wolves rallied after the break as Tolu Arokodare scored and David Moller Wolfe struck twice to narrow the gap.
- Jamie Gittens fired a late half-volley off the post for Chelsea’s fourth and was named Player of the Match by Sky Sports.
- Liam Delap was sent off minutes after coming on for two quick yellow cards, which Enzo Maresca labeled a very stupid and avoidable red card.
- Josh Acheampong was the only player retained from the Sunderland loss as Chelsea rotated heavily and moved into the Carabao Cup last eight.