Chelsea extend winning streak under new manager

Cole Palmer's hat-trick leads Blues to 3-1 victory over Wolves

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Chelsea are looking to make it five wins on the spin under new manager Liam Rosenior after their 3-1 victory at bottom club Wolves on Saturday, courtesy of a Cole Palmer hat-trick. The Blues are fifth in the table, one point outside the top four.

Why it matters

Chelsea's recent run of form under new manager Liam Rosenior has propelled them back into the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League, as they look to secure Champions League qualification for next season.

The details

In Saturday's match, Chelsea defeated bottom club Wolves 3-1, with young striker Cole Palmer scoring a hat-trick to lead the Blues to victory. This was Chelsea's fourth consecutive league win under Rosenior, who took over the club in January.

  • Chelsea defeated Wolves 3-1 on Saturday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Liam Rosenior

The new manager of Chelsea Football Club, appointed in January 2026.

Cole Palmer

A young Chelsea striker who scored a hat-trick in the team's 3-1 victory over Wolves.

Wolves

The Premier League's bottom-placed club, who were defeated 3-1 by Chelsea.

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What they’re saying

“We're delighted with the result and the performance today. The players have really bought into my vision for the team, and it's showing on the pitch.”

— Liam Rosenior, Chelsea Manager (Chelsea FC)

What’s next

Chelsea will look to continue their winning run when they face top-four rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a crucial match next weekend.

The takeaway

Chelsea's recent resurgence under new manager Liam Rosenior has put them firmly back in the race for a Champions League spot, demonstrating the impact a change in leadership can have on a team's fortunes.