A dominant second-half display helped Chelsea beat Wolves at Stamford Bridge and end their five-game winless run in the Premier League.
Having seen Tosin Adarabioyo’s opener cancelled out by Matt Doherty, two goals in five second-half minutes from Marc Cucurella and Noni Madueke carried the hosts to victory.
Cucurella, making his 100th Premier League appearance, forced home from close range after Madueke’s cross was flicked on by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
Madueke then nodded home after Trevoh Chalobah, playing after returning from his loan at Crystal Palace, climbed highest at a corner.
Those goals spared the blushes of Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez whose error allowed Doherty to equalise in first-half stoppage time.
Spaniard Sanchez had moved a few yards off his line, which was spotted by Matheus Cunha, and the Brazilian swung a delicious delivery goalbound which Sanchez attempted to claim rather than punch clear.
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.
Wolves remain 17th and Vitor Pereira’s side are only outside of the relegation zone on goal difference.
