Wolverhampton Wanderers visited Stamford Bridge managerless after a dreadful run of form. The Molinuex club were hoping to build some momentum, but their efforts came to nothing. Wolves showed organisation and defensive discipline early on, but once the hosts broke the deadlock after the interval, the visitors struggled to respond.
First half: resilient but ineffective
Wolves defended stoutly in the opening 45 minutes. Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone produced several strong saves, denying Alejandro Garnacho and Enzo Fernández to keep the match level. Jean‑Ricner Bellegarde and João Gomes battled hard in midfield, breaking up play and attempting to spark counters, but Wolves offered little in the final third. Their first attempt on goal came in the 60th minute, when Bellegarde’s long-range effort drifted high over the bar, a small sign of attacking ambition but ultimately inconsequential. Chelsea dominated possession throughout, leaving Wolves on the back foot without conceding.
Second half: goals and collapse
The breakthrough arrived early in the second half. Garnacho lofted a cross to the back post, where Malo Gusto was allowed space to nod the ball past Johnstone for his first professional goal. Wolves’ shape began to falter as Chelsea increased the pressure. Shortly after, João Pedro converted a pinpoint cross from substitute Estêvão Willian, doubling the lead. By the 73rd minute, Pedro Neto finished off another Garnacho cross to pile the misery on his former club. Wolves were unable to respond, leaving the hosts in complete control by the final whistle.
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Matheus Mané makes an appearance
Wolves introduced Matheus Mané during the second half, giving him valuable minutes as the side looked to inject energy into their attack. Although he couldn’t influence the score line, Mané showed glimpses of pace and creativity, suggesting he could play a bigger role in upcoming fixtures as Wolves look to spark their season.
While Wolves’ defensive organisation initially frustrated Chelsea, their lack of attacking threat and inability to adapt after conceding proved costly. The side managed just two attempts on goal and remain anchored at the bottom of the Premier League table. The result underlines the urgent need for creativity and composure as the season progresses.
