By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Chelsea beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1 at the Molineux with Cole Palmer scoring a first-half hat-trick.
The Blues were awarded a penalty in the 13th minute after Matt Doherty fouled Joao Pedro inside the box.
Palmer slotted home expertly to hand Liam Rosenior’s side the lead.
Yerson Mosquera was punished for fouling Pedro again in the 35th minute with Palmer scoring his second.
Marc Cucurella’s fine run from deep was converted emphatically by Palmer for his third in the 38th minute.
Tolu Arokodare pulled one back early in the second half for Wolves.
Chelsea’s win means Liam Rosenior’s side stay fifth but move within a point of fourth-placed Manchester United.
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