Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Wolverhampton Wanderers face Chelsea in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after beating Liverpool to the finish line in a neck-and-neck 2021/22 title race where a comeback win on the final day of the season against Aston Villa secured a fourth title in five years for Pep Guardiola's side.
Jurgen Klopp's Reds were on course for a quadruple last season but were forced to settle for just an FA Cup and Carabao Cup win and will return trying to win the title again just as they did in 2020.
It was a dramatic season for Chelsea a year ago with Roman Abramovich now replaced by Todd Boehly as owner in west London. He will want an instant return on his hefty investment at Stamford Bridge while Tottenham, back in the Champions League, will want to kick on once more too.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Fulham, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest promoted to the top tier for 2021/22 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Costa trims James now and the free-kick goes Chelsea's way. The Blues are looking a bit flat, and their hosts are starting to feed off a partisan crowd.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Under Lopetegui, Wolves are unbeaten in their three Premier League matches against opponents from London (W2 D1), recording wins at home to West Ham and Spurs.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Gallagher and Sterling have back-to-back bites of the ball with Toti getting the crucial block in the second time. It's a corner, and Wolves defend it once more.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Once again, Chelsea see off the danger. There's no real sign of an opener in this contest so far. How will Lampard be finding his return to action?
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Another Wolves corner again, this time with Koulibaly the man defending the attack from the hosts. The Blues look a little agitated at the back.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
The delivery is good but Chelsea are firm enough to shut down the danger. There's been few clear-cut chances across these opening exchanges.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
The set-piece does not stick, and a subsequent foray for Felix comes to nothing for Chelsea. Wolves promptly counter and get a corner of their own.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Fernandez, animated around the midfield area, looks to dictate the tempo for the visitors. They are showing intent and win another corner.
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