Chelsea FC vs Wolves LIVE! Premier League

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Graham Potter is looking to build momentum after recording his first Premier League win as Blues boss last time out, and will fancy his side’s chances against a managerless Wolves side who sits in the relegation zone following Bruno Lage’s sacking.

Chelsea will be without both N’Golo Kante and Wesley Fofana, though the former has returned to training, and have named a heavily-rotated side with Thiago Silva, Reece James, Raheem Sterling and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang all dropping out of the side. Former Blues striker Diego Costa leads the line for Wolves, but Ruben Neves is suspended and Pedro Neto is out with injury.

Potter and his players will be feeling confident after brushing AC Milan aside in midweek and have a kind run of fixtures to come. Sitting just four points off Tottenham and with a game in hand, another win today at Stamford Bridge will further boost the mood. Follow the game below with Standard Sport’s dedicated live blog.

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59 mins: Havertz away, things looking very comfortable now for Chelsea.

Goes for a chip, not enough on it though and Sa can stick out a hand. Probably would have been offside anyway had he scored.

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57 mins: That’s the end of Costa’s afternoon, he’s replaced by Hwang.

Costa very much milking this too, going off the pitch on the far side to ensure he has a full lap of appreciation as play continues.

Huge reception from Chelsea fans.

1665242023GOAL! Chelsea 2-0 Wolves | Christian Pulisic 54′

That makes things far more comfortable!

It’s a wonderful goal too, Pulisic with a sensational finish to double the lead for Chelsea. Big blow to Wolves after their strong start to the half.

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52 mins: Much more like it from Chelsea, it’s a great move with plenty of bodies getting forward.

Mount and Gallagher leading the charge, ball crossed in and Havertz shoulders it over the bar – looked a bit worried about Sa who was flying off his line towards him.

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50 mins: Wolves completely on top and they win a corner, met with a roar from the away end.

Taken short, played back to Moutinho and he puts it in. Kepa off his line, does enough and Chelsea can calm things down.

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48 mins: Traore runs at Cucurella, beats him and puts a decent cross into the box.

Just too much on it, Costa briefly looked interested there. Confident start to the half from Wolves, noticeable improvement.

1665241483Back underway!

Up and running again at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea on track to make it three wins in a week.

Guedes off at the break for Wolves, Hodge on in his place.

1665241184Fair to say it’s been coming!

Potter would have been so annoyed had his side gone into the break on level terms with Wolves.

Despite all the changes he’s made, Chelsea have been by a margin the better side. With a strong bench to turn to, it would be a real surprise if the Blues let this slip from here.

1665240997Gallagher making the most of his chance…1665240657HT: Chelsea 1-0 Wolves

And almost immediately it’s half-time.

Chelsea utterly dominant and they get their reward just before the break, Havertz with the goal.

Blues had been really wasteful up to that point but they have the lead they deserve.

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