Premier League GW23 - Chelsea vs Wolves

Chelsea vs Wolves | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

An engrossing recap of Chelsea vs. Wolves' Premier League match at the legendary Stamford Bridge. Footballing genius was on display in an exciting match that featured amazing goals, tactical turns, and surprising developments. Let's explore the dramatic story that developed amid this intense emotional rollercoaster.

Chelsea:

The previous game saw Chelsea lose 4-1 at Anfield to Liverpool, ending their three-game winning streak in the Premier League. Diogo Jota, Conor Bradley, and Dominik Szoboszlai all scored goals to give the Reds a 3-0 lead. Christopher Nkunku then attempted an unexpected comeback by scoring a goal off the bench. But Luis Diaz added a close-range goal late in the game to give Jurgen Klopp's team the victory. Up to their game against Liverpool, the Blues had had a successful January. With a 6-2 aggregate victory over Middlesbrough, the hosts advanced to the EFL Cup final while maintaining four clean sheets in five games. Chelsea had won seven straight games prior to their FA Cup draw with Aston Villa, and they had not lost in their previous ten meetings at Stafford Bridge. With a victory, they will pass Newcastle United and take over ninth place.

Wolves:

At Molineux, Wolves defeated Chelsea 2-1. If they can defeat the Blues for the first time since the 1974–1975 season, they will rise above them. After three straight victories and a tie in their previous four league games, Gary O'Neil's team shot up the standings. However, their unbeaten streak came to an end in a seven-goal thriller against Manchester United. They trailed 3-1 going into the 85th minute, but goals in the last few minutes from Pedro Neto and Max Kilman tied the score. But Kobbie Mainoo scored the game's winning goal in the 97th minute, dribbling the ball between Kilman's legs and firing a low shot into the bottom-right corner. Prior to their most recent setback, Wolves had gone seven games without a loss across all competitions. This is their first away game since an FA Cup away victory over rivals West Brom.

Line Ups:

CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Djordje Petrovic; Malo Gusto, Thiago Silva, Axel Disasi, Ben Chilwell; Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez; Christopher Nkunku, Conor Gallagher, Raheem Sterling; Cole Palmer.

CHELSEA SUBS: Benoit Badiashile, Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, Marcus Bettinelli, Nicolas Jackson, Carney Chukwuemeka, Cesare Casadei, Alfie Gilchrist, Lucas Bergstrom.

WOLVES (3-4-2-1): Jose Sa; Maximilian Kilman, Craig Dawson, Toti; Nelson Semedo, Mario Lemina, Joao Gomes, Rayan Ait-Nouri; Pablo Sarabia, Matheus Cunha; Pedro Neto.

WOLVES SUBS: Matt Doherty, Santiago Bueno, Hugo Bueno, Tommy Doyle, Dan Bentley, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Harvey Griffiths, Tawanda Chirewa, Nathan Fraser.

Stamford Bridge Stadium | Picture Credits: Talk Chelsea

First Half: Early Exchange - Palmer Opens the Scoring for Chelsea

Chelsea went into the match hoping to recover from their most recent loss to Liverpool. In the nineteenth minute, Cole Palmer opened the score for the Blues, showcasing his goal-scoring ability. The home crowd went into raptures as Palmer calmly dispatched a low attempt into the bottom-left corner after a deft passing move involving Fernández, Gallagher, and Caicedo.

But Wolves had no intention of taking the back seat. Joao Gomes responded quickly, directing a brilliant play that set up Matheus Cunha in the 22nd minute. With his trademark flair, the Brazilian forward cut inside just outside the box and fired a shot that confused Chelsea custodian Petrovic by taking a critical deflection off Silva. The guests were hunting, and the scores were tied.

As the first half progressed, Wolves up the drama ante. In the 43rd minute, Neto's pass found Rayan Ait-Nouri, whose close-range effort deflected wickedly off Disasi and into his own goal. Even though Chelsea dominated possession, Wolves took advantage of crucial opportunities to take a stunning 2-1 lead at halftime.

Second Half: Cunha's Hat-Trick - Wolves' Clinical Counter-Attacks

Wolves' attacking ability, especially that of the incredible Matheus Cunha, was on full display in the second half. Cunha took advantage of an opening presented by Neto's quickness down the right flank in the 63rd minute to score his second goal. The Brazilian wasn't finished yet, as he scored his hat-trick and gave Wolves a dominating 4-1 lead in the 82nd minute by coolly converting a penalty.

Even though it appeared as though Wolves had won the game, Chelsea made a comeback in the 86th minute. Thiago Silva met a well-placed corner from Mykhailo Mudryk, and his header reached the back of the net. The Chelsea supporters saw a late surge and a spark of optimism flare.

With a thrilling 4-2 victory over Chelsea, Wolves triumphed when the final whistle blew at Stamford Bridge. The contest was forever changed by Wolves' brilliant counterattacks and Matheus Cunha's incredible hat-trick. Chelsea under Mauricio Pochettino suffered again another difficult loss, which increased the manager's strain. Conversely, Wolves celebrated a thrilling victory that demonstrated their tenacity and attacking ability.

A Night of Footballing Brilliance

The match between Chelsea and Wolves at Stamford Bridge will go down in Premier League history as a spectacular football night. Palmer's early strike, Matheus Cunha's valour, and the emotional rollercoaster captured the spirit of the great game. Football fans are excitedly awaiting the next installment of this exciting Premier League season as the teams plot their next moves.

Palmer scored a goal and gave Chelsea a 1-0 lead | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Cunha's goal levelled the score to1-1 | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Cunha scored one more goal for Wolves and gave them a 1-2 lead | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Silva scored a goal and tried to keep Chelsea's hope alive | Picture Credits: Premier League Website