The Spanish keeper came dangerously close to further derailing Chelsea's top-four hopes, but Enzo Maresca's men fought valiantly and emerged as deserved winners.
Chelsea snapped a five-game winless streak in the Premier League with a commanding 3-1 victory over Wolves on Monday night.
Maresca’s side, desperate to regain momentum in their pursuit of a top-four finish, had recently slipped out of the Champions League qualification spots. However, they secured three crucial points to leapfrog fifth-placed Manchester City ahead of a pivotal trip to the Etihad Stadium this weekend.
The Blues dominated early on and thought they had taken the lead midway through the first half. Reece James unleashed a shot through a crowded box following a corner, with Tosin Adarabioyo swiveling to fire past José Sá. Initially flagged offside, VAR overturned the decision, confirming Chelsea’s opener.
Despite controlling the match, Chelsea surrendered their lead in first-half stoppage time. Matheus Cunha’s corner to the near post was fumbled by Robert Sánchez, allowing Matt Doherty to pounce and level the score.
Chelsea restored their advantage on the hour mark. Noni Madueke delivered a pinpoint deep cross, flicked on by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Marc Cucurella adjusted expertly to bundle the ball into the net.
Shortly after, the Blues sealed the victory with a third goal. Cole Palmer’s free-kick from the flank was headed down by Trevoh Chalobah and tapped in by Madueke from close range.
Nicolas Jackson thought he had added a fourth after latching onto Palmer’s through ball, but an offside flag and a subsequent VAR review ruled it out. Despite the disallowed goal, Chelsea left the field revitalized and back in the hunt for a Champions League spot.
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