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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Chilwell's outswinging corner from the left is headed away by Dawson, who is not put under any pressure in the middle of the box. Chelsea's only moment of real quality came from Palmer's goal, with the hosts struggling to create any clear opportunities.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Semedo is the first Wolves player to go into the book.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves have only had 37.7 per cent of the possession but always have a threat on the counter through Neto. He is shown a lot of clever touches in Chelsea's half, with the hosts struggling to contain him at times.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Caicedo has possession just inside Wolves defensive third and slides a pass across to Fernandez on his left. The Argentina international is not put under any pressure and tries his luck from a distance, but his curling effort goes over the bar.
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Palmer has scored his 10th goal in the Premier League this season, scoring for the first time since January 13 2024 against Fulham.
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