The Graham Potter era at Chelsea is beginning to look good. Yes, it’s early days, but a 3-0 win against AC Milan in midweek followed by a shuffled team and another 3-0 victory against Wolves at the weekend must generate optimism.

Fans left both games with a real spring in their step. Mind you, after the triumph over Wolves, with a rail strike on top of District Line engineering on the tube, there wasn’t really any other option.

All that seems to be missing is a striker as dependable as Man City’s wunderkid Erling Haaland. Instead Chelsea used Kai Havertz up front, supported by the trio of Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic and Conor Gallagher.

Wolves’ defence managed to keep them out until stoppage time at the end of the first half, then Mount’s cross found Havertz in space and his looping header evaded Jose Sa.

It was 2-0 on 53 minutes after Mount and Pulisic exchanged tight passes and the American lofted the ball over the keeper. The cherry on top came at the end of normal time when sub Armando Broja got a morale-booster, stepping to one side and sliding the ball home to complete the win.

Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa got a standing ovation from home fans when he was subbed

There were good performances from Trevoh Chalobah, the industrious Gallagher and the busy Marc Cucurella, while a slew of subs also chipped in worthwhile contributions.

Yet the biggest cheer was reserved for returning striker Diego Costa, left, who got a standing ovation from the home fans after he was subbed in the second half, having barely touched the ball in what was, in truth, a very one-sided encounter.