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
Cunha scored a hat-trick as Wolves came from behind to beat Chelsea 4-2 at Stamford Bridge. Palmer scored the opener with a composed finish into the bottom-left corner, but Wolves went into half-time with the lead despite only creating an xG of 0.35. Cunha netted the leveller after his right-footed effort from the edge defected off Silva and past Petrovic. The Blues were then unlucky for the second time just before half-time. Neto's cutback found Ait-Nouri, who saw his shot from close range hit Disasi on its way in for an own goal. Sterling dragged a shot wide just after the restart before Cunha scored his hat-trick, becoming just the fourth opposition player to do so at Stamford Bridge. He thumped in Neto's pass from the right before adding his third from the penalty spot. Fouled by Gusto, he kept his composure and rolled his spot-kick down the right of the goal. Silva then headed in a consolation for the hosts. Chelsea will now switch their focus to their away FA Cup replay against Aston Villa. As for Wolves, they host a Brentford side in the Premier League that they have already beaten twice this campaign. That’s all, goodbye.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Chukwuemeka has the ball just outside the box and whips a low, right-footed effort down the middle of the goal. Sa cannot catch it and it goes up in the air, but Dawson reacts quickly to head it behind.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
OVER! That could be Chelsea's final chance. A corner from the left drops to Gallagher on the edge of the box, but his right-footed effort goes well off target. The Blues had looked strong at Stamford Bridge in their recent outings, but have struggled against a Wolves side that have countered clinically.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
There was a brief spell when Chelsea looked like they could score a third in additional time to make things interesting heading into the final stages, but all of their momentum has ended. Gilchrist shows some intent to try and make things happen for his boyhood club, but he gives away a free-kick in Wolves' defensive third.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Bellegarde looks to add to Chelsea's misery as he races down the right with possession. The Frenchman cuts inside and finds space for a shot with his right foot, but his curling effort is saved by Petrovic.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Disasi looks to curl a cross into the box from the right, but his cross is headed away by Dawson. There was only one player in the area, so there wasn't much of a chance that he would find a team-mate.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
CHANCE! Chelsea should have their third goal and a way back into it. Kilman and Jackson race towards a loose ball in the middle of the box, with the defender sliding it away from the forward. Gallagher races in to score, but his low goal-bound effort is blocked.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
There will be 10 minutes of additional time. Still time for a Chelsea comeback.
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