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Palmer with a hattrick of assists too.

Lololol...MOTM Madueke

This referee seems weak, to say the least. Sucking up to the home crowd, if anything

But up front, my word. Palmer talismanic again. Madueke fantastic.

Need an extra body in that central midfield. Getting carved open a bit too much.

The Wolves player basically gave a thumbs up to the referee after a flagrant foul, lol. Referee probably complimented him too.

No yellow card for the Wolves player. Of course

Brilliant Madueke

I thought it's because a lot of them were fair-weather fans, and don't care for the team at this point in time. But could be something else.

On the plus side, with the options that are there on the bench, in theory it can only get better. Hope the right subs are made.

I would like to see Veiga given a shot in a central role,..at either CB or CDM position Needs to be given a run for sure.

I love Cole Palmer.

And by game management, I'm looking at that midfield of Caicedo and Enzo. They both need a smarter midfielder playing along side them.

Game management still a struggle for this young side. To take the lead AND give it away right at the end of the first half is frustrating.

And.. lead wiped out thanks to an idiotic decision by Madueke. Careless to give away a free kick in that area

Palmer saving Gusto from a red card, and also putting Chelsea back in the lead. Talisman. Also well done Jackson. What flick on.

True. Drogba & Essien were big money signings for their time. Especially the latter, I think. Got our money's worth and more from their pair of them though.

Personally, I'm waiting for Samu to start killing it at his next club.

Also, would like to see Renato Veiga given a run in the CB position. Fofana & Colwill were not terrible today. Definitely improved from pre-season.

Hopefully the next set of fixtures can serve as a platform for the team. Not going to complain about losing a game against a top 2 side. This team isn't there yet.

Can't blame Maresca because of the clownshow upstairs. No manager wants to work with a bloated squad. Last year they were quick in moving players on. Mount, Kovacic, Havertz, Koulibaly,..why? Because those players, 'useless' as they have been when playing for us, were at least known quantities and in demand by other teams. Gallagher, Chalobah, & Sterling will be the last scrapes from that 'known quantity' barrel. Next season it will probably be even worse, unless some of these Clearlake era signings step up

He was decent in preseason to be fair. Let's see how he fares on loan.

Yeah, pleased with Lavia & Caicedo. Enzo below par. Could be just his position, like you said. Wouldn't mind moving Palmer to central attacking in the 2nd half and bringing on another wide attacker for Enzo.

Hopefully he recovers that ruthless streak when we play some of the weaker sides. At least he was well involved in the play towards the end of the 1st half

Plenty of bright spots following the City goal. Lavia, Palmer., Gusto, Caicedo, Cucurella & Nkunku were solid. Can't complain at all. Especially against the Premier league's top side