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
Wolves are unbeaten in their last four Premier League matches when leading at half-time (winning four) dating back to September 16 2023 against Liverpool (losing 3-1). They started the half quickly through Neto, but Sterling's missed chance has given the home fans something to cheer for.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
WIDE! What an opportunity for Sterling. Palmer has possession on the left and he lofts a pass down the left side of the box to Chilwell, who drops a first-time pass back to Sterling. He is in space, but the winger drives his low effort past the bottom-right corner.
Chelsea 1-2 Wolves
Rayan Ait-Nouri’s deflected goal has been changed to an own goal by Axel Disasi.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
CHANCE! Woves start the half quickly. Neto collects possession inside Chelsea's half and surges into the box, using his strength to hold off Gusto. He pushes away the defender and gets a shot away from a tight angle that is pushed away by Petrovic.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Chelsea get the ball rolling again through Nkunku.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves had seven shots in the first half and hit the target three times but their xG (expected goals) of 0.35 suggests they are fortunate to have scored twice. Two huge defections beat Petrovic, who was given no chance on either occasion. The visitors have had just 39.1 per cent of the possession, but have almost completely nullified a Chelsea attack that lacks ideas. Palmer has looked to make things happen on the ball and scored Chelsea's goal, but he needs more support. Nkunku has had just 12 touches, with Sterling lacking much of an end product on the left.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves came from behind to lead Chelsea 2-1 in the first half at Stamford Bridge. The hosts dominated possession in the early stages and took the lead through Palmer, who netted his 10th goal of the season. The Blues combined with a neat passing move before Caicedo played a pass down the right side of the box to Palmer. The former Manchester City man kept his composure in front of goal, slotting his effort into the bottom-left corner. However, the hosts weren't ahead for long. Gomes won possession off Caicedo and rolled a pass over to Cunha on the left. The Brazilian moved inside before seeing his shot deflect off Silva to beat Petrovic. Sterling then lashed a strike well off target from a tight angle before O'Neil's men took the lead. Pedro surged down the right and sent a cutback into Ait-Nouri, whose shot from close range went in off Disasi for an own goal.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Chilwell bursts forward from his left-back position and slides a pass down the left to Sterling, who is well offside. A reflection of Chelsea's attacking play in the first half.
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