Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare scored for Wolverhampton Wanderers, but his effort proved insufficient as Chelsea ran out 3–1 winners in their Premier League clash at Molineux Stadium on Saturday. The Nigerian forward’s goal offered a glimmer of hope, but Chelsea’s first half dominance sealed all three points.
Chelsea’s victory, powered by a first half hat trick from Cole Palmer, stretched their winning run under new manager Liam Rosenior, while Wolves remain rooted at the bottom of the English top flight.
Chelsea opened the scoring in the 13th minute when Cole Palmer converted a penalty after a foul in the box. The England international then added a second penalty in the 35th minute before completing his first half treble in the 38th minute with a composed finish after a flowing team move.
By halftime, Chelsea had established a commanding 3–0 lead, leaving Wolves with a mountain to climb in the second period.
Wolves showed resilience after the interval, and in the 54th minute Arokodare ended his personal goal drought by slotting home the host’s only goal of the game. The strike was his second Premier League goal of the season and sparked a brief rally from the home side.
However, Chelsea’s defence held firm, and the visitors saw out the remainder of the match to maintain their advantage on the day.
The loss leaves Wolves deep in relegation trouble, struggling to climb out of the bottom spot with just eight points so far this season. Chelsea’s win, on the other hand, keeps them firmly in the hunt for a top-four finish, moving closer to the Champions League places.
Editorial
Tolu Arokodare’s goal against Chelsea was a timely reminder of his threat in front of goal and his value to Wolves as a key offensive outlet. Scoring in a tough Premier League fixture can boost a player’s confidence, especially for a Nigerian striker still building his profile in England’s top division.
However, Wolves’ defensive frailties were once again exposed by a clinical Chelsea side. Cole Palmer’s first half hat-trick did much of the damage early and highlighted the gap between the two teams on the day. For Wolves, addressing defensive mistakes and converting individual flashes of quality into sustained team performance will be essential if they are to arrest their slide down the table.
For Nigerian fans, watching Arokodare find the net offers encouragement, but the broader context of the match underlines the challenges facing Wolves as they battle to retain their Premier League status. Consistency, resilience and tactical discipline will be crucial in the upcoming fixtures.
Did You Know?
- Tolu Arokodare scored Wolfs’ lone goal in their 3–1 Premier League defeat to Chelsea at Molineux.
- Cole Palmer scored a hat-trick for Chelsea inside the first 38 minutes, including two penalties.
- Chelsea’s win was their fourth consecutive Premier League victory under manager Liam Rosenior.
- Wolves remain at the bottom of the Premier League table with eight points after this result.
- Arokodare’s goal was his second Premier League strike this season.
