Wolves vs Chelsea post-match stats: Maresca record, Palmer masterclass, Madueke's hattrick and more data

According to Opta, Wolves had higher expected goals (1.92) than Chelsea (1.56). However, Chelsea dominated in the ball possession (62%), total shots (14) and total passes (487), while Wolves had 12 attempts on the target and 301 passes.

Cole ''Cold'' Palmer

Cole Palmer was seen limping after the Europa Conference game on Thursday, but luckily it was nothing serious. He showed again why he won the PFA Youg Player of the Year with another masterclass performance, scoring a brilliant goal by chipping the goalkeeper and providing 3 assists to Madueke's hattrick.

Cole Palmer game by numbers:
47 touches
6x possession won
5 shots
5 crosses
4 chances created
3 touches in opp. box
3 assists
1 goal

Cole Palmer has contributed to an impressive 37 goals in his last 36 Premier League appearances. He has now played a direct role in 25 Premier League goals in 2024.

Noni Madueke's hattrick

Madueke scored his first Chelsea hat-trick and after a magnificent pre-season, he is gaining Maresca's trust with his mentality and work ethic.

As Opta reported, five times in Premier League history, a player has assisted every goal in a teammate’s hat-trick:

• 1995: Newell for Shearer vs. Coventry

• 1995: Collymore for Fowler vs. Arsenal

• 2003: Henry for Ljungberg vs. Sunderland

• 2020: Kane for Son vs. Southampton

• 🆕 2024: Palmer for Madueke vs. Wolves

Noni Madueke has become the 23rd different player to score a Premier League hat-trick for Chelsea, giving the club more unique hat-trick scorers than any other team in the competition, overcoming Arsenal with 22 players.

Madueke said after the match: ''He is cold (Palmer) and I am fire''

The impact of Nicolas Jackson, Enzo Maresca and others

Enzo Maresca has made Premier League history by becoming the first manager to see his team score six goals in his first away game in the competition.

Since May, only Erling Haaland (10) has scored more Premier League goals than Nico Jackson (5).

Enzo Maresca and his team can be satisfied with today's performance as it felt like the old good Chelsea, especially during the sceond half against Wolves. Such a dominant display, constant attacking threat, excellent combinations and team work, and mainly scoring 6 goals!