Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Now Chelsea pick up another soft booking, with Gusto seeing yellow for kicking the ball away.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
It's a very attacking lineup out there for Chelsea now, with Nkunku supporting Jackson up front. Gallagher and Palmer are playing centrally, with Mudryk and Sterling wide.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Ugochukwu is down and receiving treatment from the Chelsea medical staff. It looks as though the midfielder may have to be withdrawn here.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Substitution Lesley Chimuanya Ugochukwu Christopher Alan Nkunku
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
JACKSON SHOULD SCORE! Wolves almost gift Chelsea a leveller as Jackson pounces on a mix-up between Kilman and Semedo to bear down on goal. He takes too long over his shot, however, and Wolves recover to snuff out the danger.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Save! The corner runs too long but Toti keeps it alive at the back to find Lemina. He unleashes a shot from distance which Petrovic almost drops at his near post… but the Chelsea 'keeper recovers!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
Chelsea are rocking now as Cunha hares past Disasi, who appears to hold onto the Brazilian. He squares for Hwang, who goes down under pressure from Colwill while trying to turn on the penalty spot. The home fans want a penalty, but a VAR check clears the incident and the hosts have to settle for another corner.
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