Chelsea defeated Wolves to end their five-game winless run in the Premier League and move into the top four.
Having witnessed Tosin Adarabioyo’s opener cancelled out by Matt Doherty, two goals in five second-half minutes from Marc Cucurella and Noni Madueke propelled Chelsea to win at Stamford Bridge.
Cucurella scored after Madueke’s cross was flicked on by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
Madueke then headed the ball into the net after Trevoh Chalobah climbed highest at a corner.
Those goals spared the blushes of Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez whose mistakes allowed Doherty to equalise in first-half stoppage time.
Sanchez had moved a few yards off his line, which was spotted by Matheus Cunha, and the Brazilian swung a delicious delivery goalbound which the Spaniard attempted to claim rather than punch clear.
The mistake was goalkeeper Sanchez’s fourth that has led to a goal this season and will lead to more questions around his selection with just one home clean sheet this campaign.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca defended Sanchez, telling Sky Sports: “You said it was the fourth mistake [leading to a goal]? OK, and how many times did he save us? More than four. So no problem. It happens. Mistakes happen to him, the strikers, the midfielders. He is doing well.”
Tosin’s opener – which was awarded by the video assistant referee (VAR) after being ruled out for offside – came when Reece James’ effort was deflected into his path following a corner.
The victory moves Chelsea fourth, two points clear of Manchester City and Newcastle United.
