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Updated: 15:33, 24 Dec 2023
Chelsea miserable 2023 continued with a 2-1 defeat to Wolves on Christmas Eve at Molineux.
The Blues dominated the opening exchanges and missed a huge chance at 0-0 when Raheem Sterling wasted a three on one chance.
Wolves got the lead early in the second half through Mario Lemina’s header before Matt Doherty added a late second.
There was a brief scare for the home faithful when Christopher Nkunku scored on his Premier League debut, but the hosts held on.
Wolves 2-1 Chelsea – REACTION
Right, that’s it from us this afternoon as Wolves send their supporters happy for Christmas.
It was a solid display from the hosts, who condemned Chelsea to yet more pain on the road.
We hope you enjoyed the coverage and will see you all on Boxing Day.
From everyone at talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com, we wish you all a very happy Christmas and thank you for your continued support.
If you want to know more about the game, read our match report.
Monstrous Lemina
Mario Lemina was a force of nature for Wolves in midfield.
The hosts didn’t have much possession, so he tried to keep it tidy, but he was excellent in and around his box.
Blocking, tackling and reading the game.
Pochettino baffled by defeat
Mauricio Pochettino is struggling to understand how his team lost 2-1 to Wolves this afternoon.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “We feel very disappointed because we deserved much more.
“In the first half, we deserved to score, but we were not clinical, that is why it’s so disappointing.
“Second half, we concede after a few corners, and that’s why it was really difficult.”
Wolves 2-1 Chelsea – REACTION
No side has lost more Premier League matches in 2023 than Chelsea (19), while only Almería (24), SV Werder Bremen (20) and Empoli (20) have lost more games than the Blues across the big five European leagues this calendar year.
Wolves have won consecutive top-flight matches against Chelsea for the first time since March 1975 (a run of three) and are unbeaten in their last four against the Blues at Molineux (W3 D1).
Chelsea have lost four consecutive away Premier League games for the first time since December 2000 under Claudio Ranieri (a run of five).
Lemina wishes his dad well
Mario Lemina sent a very heartfelt message to his dad, who is currently in hospital.
Speaking to Sky Sports he said: “He’s been in the hospital for two months. He’s struggling.
“I wanted to be around him, but I need to do my work.
“But dad, keep pushing and we are altogether.”
Lemina and Doherty reflect on win
Wolves duo Mario Lemina and Matt Doherty were delighted with Wolves’ 2-1 win over Chelsea.
They have been speaking to Sky Sports about the result.
Lemina said: “The support we’ve got here is fantastic. We push all of the time.
“We are struggling away, but we are really happy to deliver this performance in front of our supporters.
“Amazing.”
And Doherty said: “I’ve managed to nick a goal at the end, which was very important.
“I tend to have a knack for being in the right place at the right time.
“Ever since we’ve come back to the Premier League our record against top-six teams is quite good.
“The atmosphere is great and we feel comfortable on our own pitch.”
Wolves 2-1 Chelsea – REACTION
Wolves fans, merry Christmas!
Look at that Premier League table, which given the shambolic summer, you must have thought wouldn’t be possible.
But at Molineux, the Old Gold are good.
Wolves 2-1 Chelsea – FULL TIME
There goes the final whistle, and the Old Gold have sealed a nice win before Christmas to send their supporters home happy.
Goals from Mario Lemina and Matt Doherty were enough for the hosts, who exploited some wasteful finishing from Chelsea.
The Blues had plenty of chances and got one back in stoppage time through Christopher Nkunku on his debut.
That’s probably the only real positive for Mauricio Pochettino.
Stay with us for all the reaction!
Wolves 2-1 Chelsea
90+’ – We have now played the full 11 minutes of added time.
Wolves 2-1 Chelsea
90+’ – H Bueno now into the book for chopping down Madueke.
Wolves 2-1 Chelsea
90+’ – Sterling booked for diving in the box.
It’s maybe a bit harsh, but it was a dramatic fall.
GOAL! Wolves 2-1 Chelsea – Christopher Nkunku
90+’ – HANG ON, WE MIGHT HAVE A GAME HERE!
And it’s a goal on Premier League debut for Nkunku.
Sterling gets in down the right and clips a cross into the near post.
The Frenchman gets up and diverts a header into the bottom corner from close range.
GOAL! Wolves 2-0 Chelsea – Matt Doherty
90+’ – THAT’S WRAPPED IT UP!
Chelsea have wasted chance after chance, and it’s the substitute with the goal.
It comes down the left as H Bueno drills in a low cross.
Badiashile’s clearance is shambolic and drops for the Irishman, who calmly finds the back of the net.
Wolves 1-0 Chelsea
90+’ – Just the 11 minutes of added time, which is greeted with huge jeers from the home faithful.
Wolves 1-0 Chelsea
88′ – Nkunku and Palmer try and intricate one-two in the box.
But the hosts defend well and force the latter out of play before he can return the pass to the Frenchman.
Wolves 1-0 Chelsea
87′ – Fantastic turn from Hwang in the box to win a corner for Wolves.
It comes to nothing, but the Blues are well back in their half.
Wolves 1-0 Chelsea
85′ – Cunha and Ait-Nouri come off for Doherty and H Bueno.
Wolves 1-0 Chelsea
83′ – Palmer and Madueke combine on the right and the latter’s cross is met by Nkunku.
But his header is weak and Sa gathers.
Wolves 1-0 Chelsea
81′ – Madueke loses possession.
Gomes finds Cunha, and he works a pass to Doyle.
The Man City loanee lines up a shot and sees Petrovic push his long-range effort away.
Wolves 1-0 Chelsea
80′ – Here they come.
Jackson, Gusto and Colwill are off.
Wolves 1-0 Chelsea
79′ – Madueke, Maatsen and Badiashile are coming on imminently.
Wolves 1-0 Chelsea
77′ – Semedo appears to do well on the right to carry the ball forward before chipping a terrible pass straight to Colwill.
And the Blues keep coming.
Hopefully, that’s not too bad!
Wolves 1-0 Chelsea
75′ – Doyle comes on for Sarabia for the closing stages.
Wolves 1-0 Chelsea
73′ – The home fans aren’t happy at all.
Gallagher tries to get on the end of a poor Mudryk pass and clatter Hwang to the floor.
Remember, he’s already been booked, but it’s just a free-kick.
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