Get ready for a Premier League showdown! Chelsea is set to clash with Wolves in what promises to be an exciting Saturday evening match. The Blues are eager to bounce back from their mid-week draw against Qarabag in the Champions League, where they managed a 2-2 tie in Azerbaijan. Their last Premier League outing saw them triumph over Tottenham 1-0, with Joao Pedro ending his goal drought at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Chelsea is now aiming to climb back into the top four, but they’ll need to overcome a Wolves side currently in a state of flux. Vitor Pereira was recently sacked following a 3-2 home defeat to Burnley. Reports suggest Rob Edwards, the Middlesbrough boss, might be in line to take over, but tonight, the team will be led by under-21 coach James Collins and under-18 manager Richard Walker.
Wolves, currently at the bottom of the table, are desperately seeking their first win of the season. They’ve gone 10 matches without a victory, trailing safety by 8 points and sitting 6 points behind Nottingham Forest in 19th place. This match is shaping up to be a fascinating encounter.
Here’s a quick rundown of the latest updates:
- 1 minute ago: Sunderland vs Arsenal LIVE! The match is in its final 10 minutes at the Stadium of Light.
- 9 minutes ago: Referee Andrew Kitchen will officiate only his fourth Premier League match tonight.
- 20 minutes ago: Confirmed Wolves XI: Johnstone; Tchatchoua, Bueno, Krejci, Toti, Bueno; Andre, Gomes, Bellegarde; Hwang, Strand Larsen. Subs: Sa, Munetsi, Wolfe, Arias, Arokodare, Mosquera, Chirewa, Hoever, Mane.
- 24 minutes ago: Joao Pedro is expected to play behind Liam Delap for Chelsea against Wolves. Estevao is on the bench despite his excellent performance against Qarabag. Pedro Neto starts despite injury concerns.
- 32 minutes ago: Confirmed Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Fofana, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Joao Pedro, Garnacho; Delap. Subs: Jorgensen, Adarabioyo, Hato, Acheampong, James, Santos, Gittens, Estevao, Guiu.
- 40 minutes ago: Team news expected soon!
- 50 minutes ago: Chelsea’s recent 1-0 win at Tottenham felt like a return to form. Chelsea’s victory over Tottenham last weekend felt like business as usual for the Blues.
- 1 hour ago: England takes on Fiji at Twickenham in their second Autumn International.
- 1 hour ago: Standard Sport predicts Chelsea to win 2-0.
- 1 hour ago: Emmanuel Agbadou will be a big miss for Wolves due to suspension, and Matt Doherty is out with a knee injury.
But here’s where it gets controversial… Chelsea’s dominance over Tottenham is undeniable, with just one loss in regular time since January 2019. However, they’ve shown a tendency to struggle against teams like Wolves, who are currently at the bottom of the table.
And this is the part most people miss… The absence of key players for Wolves could significantly impact their performance. Chelsea’s ability to capitalize on this could be the deciding factor.
What do you think? Will Chelsea continue their winning streak, or can Wolves pull off an upset? Share your predictions and thoughts in the comments below!