The Londoners overtook Manchester City for fourth place with the victory.
Chelsea defeated Wolverhampton 3-1 on Monday, January 20, at Stamford Bridge, closing out Matchweek 22 of the Premier League. Adarabioyo, Cucurella, and Madueke scored for the Blues, while Doherty netted the lone goal for the visitors. Get all the best football updates at livescores app.
The victory was a significant relief for Chelsea. After a strong run of form that propelled them to second place in the Premier League, the Blues went on a five-game winless streak—three draws and two losses. Their last win was against Brentford in Matchweek 16 on December 15.
The breakthrough came early. Energized by the home crowd, Enzo Maresca’s side started on the front foot and found the opener in the 24th minute through Adarabioyo following a corner kick. However, what seemed promising soon turned shaky. In first-half stoppage time, Doherty equalized for Wolves, setting up a tense second half.
The visitors came out sharp after halftime, but defensive lapses cost them dearly. In the span of six minutes, Cucurella and Madueke turned the draw into a comfortable victory for Chelsea.
With this result, Chelsea climbed back to fourth place, overtaking Manchester City with 40 points, two points clear of their rivals. Wolverhampton, on the other hand, remains in a tough spot. Despite initial optimism following Vítor Pereira’s arrival, the team has now suffered three consecutive defeats after two early wins under his tenure. Stay in the know with BB Score.
