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
Molineux Stadium
Wolves
Chelsea
| 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 |
| OFF | 3 | |
| F | 11 | |
| SH | 14 |
| 0 | OFF | |
| 9 | F | |
| 16 | SH |
Ball Possession
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 229 |  Latvia | 18 | 5 | 2 | 17 |
| 230 |  Chile | 16 | 5 | 2 | 17 |
| 231 |  Petro Atletico de Luanda | 9 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 232 |  Raja Club Athletic | 9 | 5 | 1 | 16 |
| 233 |  Mexico | 11 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 234 |  Bulgaria | 17 | 3 | 7 | 16 |
| 235 |  Celtic | 13 | 5 | 1 | 16 |
| 236 |  Estonia | 18 | 5 | 1 | 16 |
| 237 |  SV Darmstadt 98 | 26 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 238 |  Everton | 116 | 38 | 23 | 16 |
| 239 |  Esperance ST | 8 | 4 | 3 | 15 |
| 240 | Breidablik | 8 | 5 | 0 | 15 |
| 241 |  Sierra Leone | 14 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| 242 |  Venezuela | 16 | 4 | 3 | 15 |
| 243 |  Benin | 17 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| 244 |  Madagascar | 17 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| 245 |  Libya | 18 | 4 | 3 | 15 |
| 246 |  Belarus | 19 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| 247 |  Feyenoord | 11 | 4 | 2 | 14 |
| 248 |  Mamelodi Sundowns | 8 | 4 | 2 | 14 |
