Chelsea vs Wolves RECAP: Enzo Maresca's side climb to second with dominant victory as unlikely scorer inspires second-half goal flurry against hapless visitors

Thanks for following our coverage as Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 win over Wolves at Stamford Bridge, cutting Arsenal’s lead at the top to six points. We’ll be back tomorrow for more Premier League action, including the massive meeting between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad.

Arsenal’s lead at the top is down to six points after Chelsea’s win over Wolves. The pressure’s on ahead of tomorrow’s huge clash between Manchester City and Liverpool.

The Argentine was rewarded for his masterful performance in Chelsea's dominant win.

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea boss, Sky Sports:

We played well. I think the only difference between the first half and second half is that in the second half we scored the goals that we didn't in the first half.

It's part of my job [to rotate], it's part of the game. At the end this is a business that when you don't win there are problems but when you win everything is good.

James Collins, Wolves interim boss, BBC Sport:

The spirit in the dressing room, I've seen this week. There's 27 games left, plenty of football. Our season won't be decided on Chelsea away. The players have shown drive and determination. If we can add a bit of quality who knows?

James Collins, Wolves interim boss, PLP:

First half we showed a real spirit and stuck to the game plan. We could have done more with the ball but it gave us something to build from. The first goal really knocked us; we took the shackles off a bit and used the ball better but we couldn't get a foothold and the back door was open at the other end.

Joao Pedro, Chelsea, Sky Sports:

To play against a back five is always difficult, the key today was numbers in the box. If you put numbers in the box the ball will fall for us sometimes. It's tough.

Everyone knows Estevao is a talent, when he came on he always wants to show his ability. Today again he gave the assist to me, I'm very happy for him because he's adapted very quickly. We're here to help him.

I'm on the pitch to help the team. I'm happy to score, it's important for my position but also to help the team.

Toti, Wolves captain, Sky Sports:

It's tough especially after the good first half we did. We were expecting more from the second half. But this is a tough pitch to come to. I'm very proud of the players.

We'll keep pushing. We knew they'd come with a lot for the second half. We knew they'd try to come with a different approach. Sometimes it's hard.

Malo Gusto, Chelsea, Sky Sports:

They were compact in the first half, we struggled to find space between the line. The second half was better, we found each other more easily and that’s why we scored the first goal. After that it was easier for the team.

The numbers tell the story. Chelsea finished with an xG of 3.98 to Wolves’ 0.19, sealing a dominant 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge.

Wolves look doomed. Rob Edwards has a massive job on his hands. They are winless in their first 11 top-flight matches. They sit eight points adrift of Burnley in 17th! None of it makes for good reading and I focus on Wolves because I didn't think Chelsea needed to be that good to win today.

Maresca will be delighted that his side found a way after their profligacy in the first half but they weren't anything special to be honest.

Chelsea just minutes away from going second in the league and only six points behind leaders Arsenal. I have to say that has surprised me!