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Wolves 2-1 Chelsea: Blues stunned by two-goal turnaround

Charlie Bradley
Wednesday 05 December 2018 16:36 GMT
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Raul Jimenez celebrates Wolves' first goal of the night
Raul Jimenez celebrates Wolves' first goal of the night (AFP/Getty Images)

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Chelsea slipped 10 points behind Manchester City in the Premier League title race after a shock defeat at feisty Wolves.

The hosts ended a two-month wait for a win with quickfire second-half goals from Raul Jimenez and Diogo Jota clinching a 2-1 victory.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek's deflected strike opened the scoring for the Blues but they now sit fourth to seriously trail leaders City. PA

What time does it start?

Wolves vs Chelsea kicks off at 19:45 (GMT) on Wednesday December

Where can I watch?

Wolves vs Chelsea will not be televised, but you can follow the action live on IndySport’s live blog.

Player to watch:

Ruben Loftus-Cheek. The midfielder has struggled for game time this season, but he has seized the rare opportunities he’s been given, including a goal off the bench against Fulham on Sunday. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he’s given a start in this game given the run of midweek matches over the Christmas period, and he will be looking to prove he can produce from the start.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek came off the bench to hit Chelsea's second goal against Fulham
Ruben Loftus-Cheek came off the bench to hit Chelsea's second goal against Fulham (Getty)

Form Guide:

Wolves: LLDLL

Chelsea: WWDLW

Odds:

Wolves: 4/1

Draw: 13/5

Chelsea: 4/6

Prediction:

Chelsea to win 3-1

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of tonight's Premier League action, headlined by a mouth-watering clash at Old Trafford between rivals Manchester United and Arsenal.

The match is one of six Premier League games taking place today, with Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham also in action. Liverpool make the short trip to Turf Moor to face Burnley, while Chelsea are also on the road as they head to the Molineaux to face Wolves, and Tottenham host Southampton at Wembley Stadium just a few hours after the visitors announced Ralph Hasenhutl as their new manager.

The other two matches taking place this evening sees Everton host Newcastle at Goodison Park and Fulham manager Claudio Ranieri come up against the side who he guided to the Premier League title in Leicester City.

Jack de Menezes5 December 2018 15:03

Evening everyone.

A bumper night of midweek Premier League action for your pleasure this evening.

Four of tonight's six games kick off at quarter to eight, which means team news is just minutes away...

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 18:40

TEAM NEWS - Burnley vs Liverpool

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 18:45

TEAM NEWS - Everton vs Newcastle

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 18:46

TEAM NEWS - Fulham vs Leicester

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 18:46

TEAM NEWS - Wolves vs Chelsea

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 18:47

That's the early team news done and dusted, then. A chance for Ruben Loftus-Cheek from the start in Chelsea's midfield, and a rather unfamiliar front three for Liverpool perhaps the two most noteworthy selection decisions.

Manchester United-Arsenal and Tottenham-Southampton are the 8pm games. Team news for those should be coming very, very soon...

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 18:58

TEAM NEWS - Manchester United vs Arsenal

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 19:00

TEAM NEWS - Tottenham vs Southampton

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 19:01

Seven changes then for Manchester United, including a first Premier League start for Diogo Dalot at right wing back with Jose Mourinho opting to continue with a back three.

Two midfield changes for visitors Arsenal. 

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 19:05

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