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
Substitution Rayan Aït-Nouri Hugo Bueno López
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Fernandez has possession on the left inside Wolves' half and looks to find the run of Gilchrist, who surges into the box. However, he puts too much on it and the ball bounces out for a goal-kick. Home fans are starting to leave after a lacklustre display from their side.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Penalty Goal Matheus Santos Carneiro da Cunha
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Chilwell is also coming off. He is replaced by Badiashile. Pochettino is trying to delay the penalty getting taken.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Gusto is taken off immediately after scoring a penalty and is replaced by academy graduate Gilchrist.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
PENALTY WOLVES! PENALTY WOLVES! Cunha rushes down the left side of the box and gets past Gusto, who slides him down and gives away a penalty.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
There are audible frustrations around Stamford Bridge. Jackson has possession on the left corner of the box and tries to roll a pass back into the middle on the edge, but there is nobody there. Chelsea win it back and Chilwell gets down the left, but he sends a cross straight at Sa.
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