{"id":39536,"date":"2023-12-25T03:46:09","date_gmt":"2023-12-25T03:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/wolves-snatch-christmas-eve-victory-beating-chelsea-2-1\/"},"modified":"2023-12-25T03:46:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-25T03:46:09","slug":"wolves-snatch-christmas-eve-victory-beating-chelsea-2-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/wolves-snatch-christmas-eve-victory-beating-chelsea-2-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Wolves Snatch Christmas Eve Victory, Beating Chelsea 2-1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<figure class=\"featuredimg\">\n <\/p>\n<p class=\"captionimg\">Wolves Snatch Christmas Eve Victory, Beating Chelsea 2-1<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Wolves 2-1 Chelsea on Christmas Eve.<\/li>\n<li>Lemina, Doherty scored; Nkunku got a late one for Chelsea.<\/li>\n<li>Chelsea\u2019s third loss in four raises concerns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a well-deserved 2-1 victory over Chelsea, marking the London side\u2019s third defeat in four Premier League matches.<\/p>\n<p>The game started with Armando Broja missing a golden opportunity for Chelsea, failing to connect with Malo Gusto\u2019s low cross. Despite early pressure from Gary O\u2019Neil\u2019s team, it was Wolves who broke the deadlock in the second half. Mario Lemina capitalized on a corner from Pablo Sarabia, heading in unmarked and putting the home side in the lead.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea struggled to find their rhythm, with Cole Palmer off his usual form, and Raheem Sterling missing several chances. Wolves extended their lead in injury time when Hugo Bueno\u2019s cross found Matt Doherty, who emphatically slotted home their second goal.<\/p>\n<p>Christopher Nkunku, a substitute for Chelsea, scored his first goal for the team in the dying minutes, providing a glimmer of hope. However, Mauricio Pochettino\u2019s side suffered their third consecutive away defeat in the league.<\/p>\n<p>Raheem Sterling was a constant threat for Chelsea, but a missed opportunity and a feeble shot at Wolves\u2019 goalkeeper summed up the visitors\u2019 struggles. Wolves had their share of opportunities, with Sarabia and Hwang coming close in the first half.<\/p>\n<p>The second half saw Wolves maintaining their urgency, with Gomes and Toti testing Chelsea\u2019s defense. Lemina\u2019s second-half goal, a header from Sarabia\u2019s corner, proved decisive for the home side.<\/p>\n<p>Pochettino introduced Nkunku, who nearly provided a lifeline for Chelsea but was denied on the goal line by Toti. Despite Sterling\u2019s late efforts and a heroic block from Craig Dawson, Wolves secured the victory.<\/p>\n<p>In the dying moments, Wolves capitalized on a poor clearance, with Doherty making no mistake to seal the 2-1 win. Nkunku headed in from Sterling\u2019s cross minutes later, but the late comeback was witnessed by only a few Chelsea fans, as most had left the stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Wolves\u2019 Christmas Eve victory adds to Chelsea\u2019s recent struggles, raising questions about their form heading into the busy festive period in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alsoread\">\n<h4 class=\"text-uppercase mb-10 mt-20 fs-18\">Also Read<\/h4>\n<div class=\"post-box sty22\">\n<div class=\"post-frame js-ratioHtP\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bolnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/FotoJet-39-4-254x144.jpg\" alt=\"Pak vs Aus Melbourne Test: Wicketkeeper Selection Poses Challenge\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<h5 class=\"title\">Pak vs Aus Melbourne Test: Wicketkeeper Selection Poses Challenge<\/h5>\n<p>Melbourne Test wicketkeeper uncertain, Sarfaraz&#8217;s form in question. 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