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Chelsea prepare to host Wolves in the Premier League in the early kick off on Sunday in a bid to improve their inconsistent form this season.
The Blues go into 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 have struggled to put wins together in a bid to push for European football next season.
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 LIVE: Premier League updates
- Chelsea XI: Chelsea XI: Petrovic, Gusto, Disasi, Silva, Chilwell, Caicedo, Fernandez, Gallagher, Sterling, Palmer, Nkunku.
- Wolves XI: Wolves XI: Sa, Kilman, Dawson, Toti, Semedo, Lemina, Gomes, Ait-Nouri, Neto, Cunha, Sarabia.
- GOAL! Cole Palmer scores Chelsea 1-0 Wolves [19’]
- GOAL! Cunha equalises – Chelsea 1-1 Wolves [22’]
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Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Chelsea have won each of their last four Premier League home games, as many as they had in their previous 22 at Stamford Bridge (drawing nine and losing nine). They last won more consecutively at home between February and July 2020 (six). The hosts will be disappointed that they were not able to build on their lead, with Wolves equalising almost immediately.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves now have the momentum. The visitors win a free-kick on the right, with Sarabia delivering a left-footed cross into the box. However, Disasi leaps the highest to head it away.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Assist João Victor Gomes da Silva
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goal Matheus Santos Carneiro da Cunha
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Assist Moisés Isaac Caicedo Corozo
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goal Cole Jermaine Palmer
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Silky from Lemina. Palmer tries to weave his way through Wolves’ defence down the right side of the box, but several defenders crowd him out. It comes to Lemina on the byline, with the midfielder put under pressure by Palmer next to his own goal. The former Southampton man then sends a backheel to a team-mate to retain possession under pressure.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Neto rushes down the right and into space before pulling a low cross into the heart of the box. Gusto gets across to clear it away, but he makes a slight mess of it. However, the ball bounces back to Petrovic, who claims it.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Semedo has a throw-in on the right and he quickly combines with Sarabia to find space behind Chilwell. However, Sarabia’s pass inside is too heavy, allowing Chelsea to regain possession. The away side are targetting their attacks down the right.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves had three shots in the first five minutes but have been forced to defend after a fast start. Chelsea are controlling possession but must be careful on the ball as most of the chances they have conceded have come from loose passes.