Wolves Howl Again, Sinking Chelsea 2-1: Early Christmas Present at Molineux

Wolves tore into Chelsea on Christmas Eve, sinking the Blues 2-1 at Molineux to hand them their third defeat in four Premier League games.

While Chelsea dreamt of festive cheer, it was the Wanderers who feasted on a victory that sends shockwaves through the table.

After a tepid first half, the second period exploded with Wolves’ predatory instinct. Mario Lemina pounced in the 51th minute, hopes with a clinical finish. Matt Doherty doubled the lead, capitalizing on Chelsea’s defensive woes to send Molineux into raptures.

Recap

Premier League 2023-2024

Molineux Stadium

December 24, 202314:00

Wolves

Chelsea

2 - 1

Final Score

Game Statistics
3	Yellow cards	6
0	Red cards	0
10	Corner Kick	6
3	Saves	4
6	Shots on Goal	5
14	Shots	16

65.9%

Pass Accuracy

42.9%

Shot Accuracy

OFF		3
F		11
SH		14

87.8%

Pass Accuracy

31.3%

Shot Accuracy

0		OFF
9		F
16		SH

Ball Possession

32%

68%

Chelsea, toothless for much of the game, finally found a lifeline in the 96th minute. Christopher Nkunku, ever the Blues’ talisman, lashed home a consolation goal.

But it was a case of too little, too late. The Wolves held firm, repelling Chelsea’s desperate late surge to secure a deserved victory.

This wasn’t just a win for Wolves, it was a statement. They outfought, outplayed, and ultimately outthought Chelsea, exposing their vulnerabilities with ruthless efficiency.

Gary O’Neil’s tactical shift in the second half proved decisive, turning the tide and unleashing the Wolves’ attacking prowess.

For Chelsea, the alarm bells are ringing. Their recent slump raises serious questions about their title credentials.

Injuries and inconsistency have plagued their campaign, and their inability to break down a determined Wolves defense exposes glaring weaknesses.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	Pts
1	Man City	30	21	6	69
2	Arsenal	31	21	5	68
3	Liverpool	30	18	9	63
4	Tottenham	31	17	4	55
5	Aston Villa	29	16	6	54
6	Chelsea	31	14	8	50
7	West Ham	32	14	8	50
8	Newcastle	30	15	4	49
9	Manchester United	31	12	5	41
10	Brighton	30	10	10	40
11	Bournemouth	30	11	6	39
12	Crystal Palace	30	10	8	38
13	Fulham	31	11	5	38
14	Wolves	30	10	6	36
15	Brentford	30	8	9	33
16	Nottingham Forest	30	7	7	28
17	Luton	30	5	6	21
18	Burnley	30	4	7	19
19	Everton	30	13	4	16
20	Sheffield Utd	30	2	5	11