Blues End Five-Game Winless Streak with a 2-1 Victory Over Wolves
Chelsea bounced back to winning form with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Wolves at Stamford Bridge. The triumph ended a five-match winless run in the Premier League and propelled Enzo Maresca’s side to fourth place, overtaking Manchester City ahead of their weekend clash at the Etihad Stadium.

Key Moments of the Match

• First-Half Drama:
  Chelsea started the game strongly, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall playing a pivotal role in early attacking threats. Matt Doherty made a vital clearance to prevent an own goal during a defensive mix-up, while Cole Palmer tested Wolves’ goalkeeper Jose Sa with a powerful shot.

• Opening Goal - Tosin Adarabioyo:
  Chelsea broke the deadlock through Tosin Adarabioyo, who finished expertly following a corner. The goal was initially flagged offside, but a VAR review confirmed that Matheus Cunha played him onside.

• Equaliser for Wolves - Matt Doherty:
  On the stroke of halftime, Wolves leveled the score after Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez made an error, allowing Doherty to capitalize and restore parity heading into the break.

Second-Half Turnaround

Chelsea dominated the second half and eventually sealed the win with another goal. The Blues showcased resilience and composure, ending their poor league form just in time for their crucial match against Manchester City.

Chelsea’s Lineup Adjustments

With key players Enzo Fernandez, Levi Colwill, and Romeo Lavia unavailable, Maresca had to make changes:

• Trevoh Chalobah returned early from his loan at Crystal Palace to start.
• Reece James donned the captain’s armband.
• Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall made his first league start since joining from Leicester City.

Looking Ahead

Chelsea’s victory restores confidence ahead of their clash with Manchester City on Saturday evening. With the potential return of key players, Maresca will hope his side can build on this momentum as they continue their push for a top-four finish.

Match Highlights:

• Goals:
  • Chelsea: Tosin Adarabioyo, Second-Half Scorer (TBD)
  • Wolves: Matt Doherty
• Final Score: Chelsea 2-1 Wolves