Chelsea vs Wolves LIVE: Premier League result and reaction after Cunha hat-trick inspires visitors’ win
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Chelsea were handed a second humbling in the space of a week, as Wolves recorded a Premier League double over Mauricio Pochettino’s side with a 4-2 win at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues went the match 10th in the league with 31 points after 22 matches, exactly the same position they found themselves in under previous manager Graham Potter last season. Chelsea were handed a humbling with a 4-1 defeat away at current league leaders Liverpool on Wednesday night, and were not able to bounce back on Sunday.
Wolves were energetic and came out of the blocks quickly, cancelling out a Cole Palmer opener, before Matheus Cunha scored a hat-trick and the Blues had no answer.
Thiago Silva pulled a late goal back to reduce the deficit and make it 4-2, but the Blues were not able to bounce back and try and push for an equaliser. It was Wolves’ first win at Stamford Bridge since 1979.
Wolves were involved in a seven-goal thriller against Manchester United on Thursday when they suffered a 4-3 defeat at home. But the side sit comfortably in mid table, just two points behind their opponents on Sunday with 29 points from 22 matches.
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Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Chelsea’s three-match winning streak in the Premier League ended with a 4-1 thumping at the hands of Liverpool at Anfield in their previous outing. Goals from Diogo Jota, Conor Bradley and Dominik Szoboszlai put the Reds 3-0 ahead before Christopher Nkunku scored off the bench in an attempt to start an unlikely comeback. However, Luis Diaz added a late fourth from close range to secure the win for Jurgen Klopp’s men. The Blues had endured a successful January until their match against Liverpool. The hosts kept four clean sheets in five games and progressed to the EFL Cup final with a 6-2 aggregate win over Middlesbrough. Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 10 fixtures at Stafford Bridge, winning seven consecutive matches until their draw with Aston Villa in the FA Cup. They will move above Newcastle United and into ninth position with a win.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Hello and welcome to live coverage of the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Wolves at Stamford Bridge.
Team news - Wolves
Gary O’Neil has made three changes to his team following the 4-3 thriller against Manchester United.
Joao Gomes, Pablo Sarabia and Rayan Ait-Nouri were all in the starting line up at Stamford Bridge.
Wolves XI: Sa, Kilman, Dawson, Toti, Semedo, Lemina, Gomes, Ait-Nouri, Neto, Cunha, Sarabia.
Team news - Chelsea
Christopher Nkunku will start for Chelsea against Wolves.
Benoit Badiashile and Noni Madueke drop to the bench, where they are joined by Nicolas Jackson following his return from the Africa Cup of Nations.
Chelsea XI: Petrovic, Gusto, Disasi, Silva, Chilwell, Caicedo, Fernandez, Gallagher, Sterling, Palmer, Nkunku.
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