Chelsea dominated Leicester City in their Premier League clash, with Nicolas Jackson scoring the only goal of the match in the 15th minute. The grudge match saw Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca returning to his old club for the first time since leaving in the summer. Despite having a goal disallowed for offside, the Blues were in complete control with around 70% possession. Young talent Noni Madueke also impressed, but had his goal ruled out for an offside call that was later revealed to be incorrect after the Spaniard was the one who cut the ball back for Madueke.
Nine England players withdrew from the squad due to injuries and health concerns as the team traveled to Greece for their Nations League match. In the penultimate group game, England faced a tough competition from Greece, with both teams in contention for promotion. In the end, it was a close match, with Ollie Watkins scoring the sole goal for England after a brilliant assist from Noni Madueke. The win means England has secured a spot in the finals while Greece still has a chance to earn promotion with a draw. Fans can join the discussion on social media through the #bbcfootball hashtag or by texting the provided numbers.
On Matchday 2 of the Premier League 2024/25 season, Noni Madueke of Chelsea FC scored a historic hat-trick against Wolverhampton Wanderers. His three goals in just 14 minutes not only secured a resounding 6-2 victory for his team, but also broke the record for the fastest Premier League hat-trick scored by any Chelsea player. What's even more impressive is that all three goals were assisted by Cole Palmer, who himself had scored a hat-trick in just 29 minutes last season. With this win, Chelsea also bounced back from their opening match defeat against Manchester City.
In a thrilling Premier League match, Noni Madueke silenced the boos from the crowd with a second-half hat-trick, all assisted by Cole Palmer, as Chelsea convincingly defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 6-2 at Molineux. This marked Chelsea's first win in the Premier League this season and the first for new manager Enzo Maresca. Madueke's impressive performance, along with goals from Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, and substitute Joao Felix, showcased the promising potential of Chelsea's young squad. Madueke, who was initially booed for a disrespectful social media post, proved his critics wrong with his decisive hat-trick.
Chelsea's attacking prowess was on full display as they handed Enzo Maresca his first top-flight win as a manager with a dominant 6-2 victory over Wolves in the Premier League. Noni Madueke notched a hat-trick, while Joao Felix marked his second debut for the team with a late goal. Wolves will need to regroup quickly after a woeful defensive performance if they want to turn their season around.
Enzo Maresca's debut as Chelsea's head coach ended in a loss, but the team bounced back with a 2-0 victory over Servette in their Conference League play-off round first leg. Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke were the stars of the match, with the latter scoring his first goal for the club from Enzo Fernandez's pass. Despite a near scare with key player Cole Palmer's injury, Maresca is pleased with his team's performance and the possibility of a group-stage place.
18-year-old Marc Guiu's first start for Chelsea in the UEFA Europa Conference League ended in disappointment as he missed a golden opportunity to score. Despite this, Chelsea still managed to secure a victory with goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke, granting manager Enzo Maresca his first win. Guiu's performance was a mix of promise and blunders, leaving fans to wonder if he can live up to his potential at his new club.
Referee Tony Harrington calls an end to the first half, with Chelsea and Nottingham Forest tied at the City Ground. A controversial dive by Forest's Madueke causes a small disruption, but the game quickly resumes. Both teams have had their chances, with Forest's Sels making a critical save to deny Chelsea's Wood. With five minutes of added time, the game is still up for grabs. Chelsea's Danilo commits a foul, leading to a free-kick in a dangerous position for the Blues. However, Forest's defense holds strong and manages to clear the ball. As the first half comes to a close, the score remains level.
After a disastrous 5-0 loss to Arsenal earlier in the week, Chelsea were facing yet another defeat when they went 2-0 down against Aston Villa. But a magnificent second-half performance turned the tables, with goals from Noni Madueke and Conor Gallagher securing a thrilling 2-2 draw. Despite dominating the first half, Villa were unable to hold onto their lead and Chelsea almost snatched the win in stoppage time, only to have the goal disallowed. The controversial decision left the Chelsea players fuming, but Villa can take solace in holding their fourth place standing in the Premier League.
In a heated match at Villa Park, Noni Madueke proved to be Chelsea's saving grace with a goal that narrowed the score gap against Aston Villa, who was leading 2-1 in the second half. Despite his efforts, Chelsea ultimately fell short, losing to Aston Villa in a tense game.