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	27	18	6	60
2	Liverpool	29	17	9	60
3	Arsenal	28	18	5	59
4	Aston Villa	28	16	6	54
5	Tottenham	27	16	4	52
6	West Ham	30	13	8	47
7	Newcastle	28	14	3	45
8	Chelsea	28	11	8	41
9	Manchester United	29	12	5	41
10	Fulham	29	11	4	37
11	Brighton	27	9	9	36
12	Wolves	28	10	6	36
13	Bournemouth	27	10	6	36
14	Crystal Palace	28	8	8	32
15	Brentford	28	7	8	29
16	Nottingham Forest	27	6	7	25
17	Luton	28	5	5	20
18	Burnley	28	4	7	19
19	Everton	28	12	3	16
20	Sheffield Utd	28	2	5	11