For the second time in four days, Chelsea strolled towards the finish line to record a 3-0 victory, this time in the Premier League.

Two goals at the end of each half told much of the story, as Kai Havertz’s looping header gave us a deserved half-time lead and Armando Broja fired in a classy first Chelsea goal shortly before the final whistle. It was Christian Pulisic’s deft chip over the goalkeeper between those two strikes which was perhaps the pick of the bunch, though, in a highly accomplished performance from the Blues.

Potter explained why he felt the timing of those goals was crucial in a victory which was nowhere near as easy it looked.

'It wasn’t easy, that’s for sure,' he said. 'These games never are in the Premier League, especially when we played on Wednesday in a big game. To recover and to prepare was not straightforward but we’ve got a really good group that are committed, that are together, that are fighting for each other, so it’s positive.

'I thought we played well in the first half. Disappointed maybe not to score a bit earlier than we did, but I think the goal was important when it came.

'Then credit to Wolves, I thought they started the second half well and we had to adjust a little bit, scored at the right time, and maybe that’s the bit of breathing space you need in the game.

'Then for Armando to finish off is great for us, but it wasn’t a straightforward game, we had to fight for it and credit to the boys they did that.'

The seven changes to the team against Wolves showed the importance of the squad depth at Potter's disposal...

'It’s credit to the players because there’s a good group here. I don’t think we can succeed with just 11 players. I don’t think it’s right just to keep 11 going until they fall down and get injured or whatever and then we play the next ones, as I don’t think that’s good for the group dynamic.

'At the same time I’m conscious that if we lose the game today people would have been asking me why I didn’t play Aubameyang. That’s just how it is. But as long as the reason’s there, as long as I understand in my head why we’ve taken the decision, somebody’s got to take it.

'Today it’s worked out well and that’s credit to the players because the group’s really together and pushing for each other and it’s important that everybody knows we can’t do it with just 11.

'You have to take every situation on its own. If you’re playing three games in a week in the Premier League, Champions League and then Premier League again, you’ve got to make a decision around fresh players, players who are determined and desperate to play. There’s that aspect and we’ve got a good group here.

'We’ve got a big squad with lots of competition and you need the competition, people fighting for each other, supporting each other. Wanting to play but ready to help and I think you saw that today. Kai scored, Christian scored, Armando scored, so that’s pleasing.'

Potter felt Broja's first goal for Chelsea underlined the reward for staying patient and the importance of the Academy graduates in his squad...

'It’s his first goal and he’s been having an impact off the bench. You can see what he brings to the team. Again, he’s having to be patient but he’s working hard in training and I think that goal is a big goal for him.

'The boys from the Academy are vital. They bring an understanding of the culture of the club, demands of the club, what’s required in terms of environment.

'They’ve come from a fantastic education from the Academy so they’re good people and they’re good footballers. Our job now is to maximise their potential, which is really exciting.'