Wolves moved level on points with Chelsea with an entertaining but error-strewn 2-1 win at Molineux on Christmas Eve.
Mario Lemina’s header early in the second half put Gary O’Neil’s team in front and substitute Matt Doherty doubled the advantage in stoppage time. Christopher Nkunku scored his first Chelsea goal soon after but it was not enough for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
Chelsea had chances. Raheem Sterling missed the best chance of the first half when one-on-one against Jose Sa. But it was a chaotic performance, short on style or structure. They have now lost 19 Premier League games in 2023. No team has lost more.
They remain 10th in the table. Wolves move up to 11th.
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Mario Lemina headed Wolves into the lead against Chelsea
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Matt Doherty slid in the second for Wolves against Chelsea late on
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Christopher Nkunku pulled one back with his first Chelsea goal
More to follow…
What’s next?
Wolves go to Brentford on Wednesday; kick-off 7.30pm. Gary O’Neil’s side then play their final fixture of 2023 on December 30 at home to Everton; kick-off 3pm.
Chelsea face a London derby on Wednesday as they host Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge; kick-off 7.30pm. The Blues’ final fixture of the year comes at Kenilworth Road as they face relegation strugglers Luton on December 30; kick-off 12.30pm.