Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Chelsea go short from the second corner too, but Sterling's floated cross is then easily caught by Sa. Wolves need to enjoy a spell on the ball to calm things down here.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Sterling breezes past Semedo on the left before sending in a low cross, which is cleared behind for a corner by Kilman. Chelsea work the set-piece short to Jackson, who eventually wins another.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Gusto is taking up a very high position for Chelsea on the right, and he's causing Wolves problems. It's been a promising start for the visitors, with Wolves spending much of the game defending their own area.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Chelsea waste another promising position! It's last-ditch stuff from Wolves as Gusto gets down the Chelsea right to cross, but his low delivery has too much on it for Broja in the middle. Sterling keeps it alive to tee up Gallagher for a shot, and Gomes bravely throws himself in front of it.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Both teams are using a back four when out of possession, which becomes a three when they regain the ball. Disasi drops inside to look for Broja with a throughball, but Dawson comes across to make the interception.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Another great challenge denies Chelsea! Sterling takes up a dangerous position and slips a pass through towards Jackson. Semedo just does enough to prod the ball back to Sa, taking the ball off the forwards' toes. Chelsea are enjoying a decent spell.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Wolves are unbeaten in their last six Premier League home games (three wins, three draws) since a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool in September, last having a longer run without defeat at Molineux between January and August 2019 (10).
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Now Dawson almost sells Sa short with a volleyed backpass, causing the Wolves 'keeper to race off his line and put his foot through the ball under pressure from Broja.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Great defending! Sterling gets down the left as Chelsea hit Wolves on the break. His pass across the box finds Broja in space near the penalty spot, and he looks destined to open the scoring. However, the striker takes too long to shift the ball onto his left foot, and Lemina comes from nowhere with a brilliant challenge, diverting the ball back to Sa.
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