The Blues picked up their first win of the Premier League season thanks to a stunning attacking display that papered over cracks elsewhere
Wolves fans will be glad to see the back of Noni Madueke. After the Chelsea winger had unwittingly insulted their hometown in an online post, he then hit a hat-trick in a 6-2 rout of Gary O'Neil's side at Molineux on Sunday afternoon.
The game had been beautifully balanced after a chaotic first half, with Wolves having twice pegged back Chelsea, with Matheus Cunha cancelling out Nicolas Jackson's second-minute header before Jorgen Strand Larsen responded to Cole Palmer's first goal of the new season.
However, Madueke struck three times in the space of 14 minutes, with the ridiculously composed Palmer providing the assist on each occasion. To top off what ended up being a fantastic day for Madueke & Co., Joao Felix came off the bench to celebrate his permanent move to Chelsea with a goal.
Below, GOAL rates all of the Blues on show as Enzo Maresca's men responded to their opening-weekend loss to Manchester City with a morale-boosting win…
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Robert Sanchez (6/10):
Nothing he could have done about either goal and played a pivotal part in Palmer's fine finish by spotting Jackson's run and immediately launching the ball downfield.
Malo Gusto (6.5/10):
Offered absolutely nothing going forward but was strong in the tackle, and neat and tidy in possession.
Wesley Fofana (5/10):
Caused plenty of problems by Strand Larsen and Cunha and didn't inspire confidence on the ball either.
Levi Colwill (6/10):
Impressive in possession and always willing to carry the ball forward. Defensive work was less impressive at times but he was decent in the air.
Marc Cucurella (6.5/10):
Just like Gusto, didn't get forward at all from full-back but defended diligently, winning plenty of possession for his side, and also used the ball well.
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Moises Caicedo (3/10):
All over the place during the first half and his carelessness in possession led to Wolves levelling just before the break. Better sides will take full advantage of the Ecuadorian's glaring weaknesses.
Enzo Fernandez (4.5/10):
Just like his fellow £100m midfield, the Argentine was atrocious for the opening 45 minutes but he improved after the break and his pressing led to Chelsea's fifth goal. It's still jarring just how often Enzo gives the ball away, though.
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Noni Madueke (9/10):
Outstanding. Madueke was a constant threat down the right wing, causing Rayan Ait-Nouri all sorts of problems. It was Madueke's run-and-shot that led to the corner from which Chelsea opened the scoring, while he effectively won the game with his second-half treble.
Cole Palmer (8.5/10):
Wisely restored to the No. 10 role, the England international put Chelsea ahead with a delightful lofted finish from outside the area before teeing Madueke up for three goals with some wonderfully weighted passes. He's perfectly poised to have another big season.
Mykhailo Mudryk (0/10):
Hooked at half-time after an embarrassingly ineffective display. Didn't manage a single shot, create even one opportunity and only touched the ball 13 times. Hard to know what Chelsea are going to do with the £62m signing given he's neither good enough to play or sell.
Nicolas Jackson (8/10):
Couldn't have hoped for an easier early chance but he still had to stick it away – which he did emphatically. Created Palmer's goal with a delicate flick-on and was also involved in the build-up to two of Madueke's goals.
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Pedro Neto (6.5/10):
Introduced for the second half in place of the dire Mudryk and, although he was quiet for the most part, bagged an assist against his former club by setting up Chelsea's sixth goal for Felix.
Joao Felix (7/10):
Came on for Jackson midway through the second half and celebrated his return to Stamford Bridge with a fantastic finish.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (N/A):
Only took over in midfield from Caicedo for the final 15 minutes.
Christopher Nkunku (N/A):
Replaced Palmer in the 83rd minute.
Renato Veiga (N/A):
Subbed on for Cucurella late on.
Enzo Maresca (6.5/10):
The Italian will be delighted to have registered his first Premier League win as Chelsea boss – and in such emphatic fashion. He'll also be pleased that putting Palmer back in the middle and Madueke on the right paid off so spectacularly. But the final scoreline seriously flattered his side and he has some serious work to do to sort out his midfield and defence.