Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare displayed his scoring touch on Saturday, finding the net for Wolves in their Premier League Round 25 clash against Chelsea.
Despite his effort, the hosts fell 3–1 at Molineux Stadium.
Tolu Arokodare Strikes Late as Wolves Struggle
The 25-year-old’s goal came when Wolves were already 3–0 down, marking his second Premier League goal of the season.
Across all competitions, Arokodare has now contributed six goals—two in the league, one in the FA Cup, one FA Cup assist, and two in the EFL Cup.
While Tolu Arokodare made headlines with his late strike, it was Chelsea’s Cole Palmer who dominated the match. Palmer netted a first-half hat-trick, putting the game out of reach even before the break.
Wolves, low on confidence from recent losses, were punished early when Matt Doherty conceded a penalty, which Palmer calmly converted.
Chelsea could have extended their lead even further, but goalkeeper José Sá made a couple of impressive saves to keep Wolves in touch.
A second foul in the box allowed Palmer another penalty, which he converted to mark 50 goals for Chelsea.
Minutes later, he completed his hat-trick from open play, effectively sealing the match inside 45 minutes.
Cole Palmer Hat-Trick Secures Chelsea Victory, Arokodare Scores
Wolves showed more determination in the second half. Tolu Arokodare gave the home fans something to cheer about when he bundled home from close range following a corner.
Despite Wolves being more competitive after the interval, Chelsea managed the game comfortably and secured a 3–1 victory.
The win keeps Chelsea in the fight for a Champions League spot, sitting fifth and within reach of the top four.
Meanwhile, Arokodare and Wolves remain rooted at the bottom of the table, with another defeat to the team’s ongoing struggles this season.