da mrbet: The Blues shipped four goals for the second successive game as they slipped into the bottom half of the Premier League table
da dobrowin: Matheus Cunha's hat-trick ensured Chelsea conceded four goals for the second straight game as Wolves handed out a thrashing to Mauricio Pochettino's side that heaps more pressure on the former Tottenham manager.
The Blues, who lost 4-1 to Liverpool last time out, took the lead in the 19th minute through Cole Palmer's neat side-footed finish, only for Cunha to equalise three minutes later courtesy of a wicked deflection off Thiago Silva.
Chelsea were short on luck again when Rayan Ait-Nouri's effort ricocheted off Axel Disasi past unfortunate goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, with the strike going down as an own goal for the centre-back. Cunha then swept home a lovely flowing move to make it 3-1 just after the hour mark, before converting a penalty he won eight minutes from time.
Thiago Silva nodded home in the 84th minute to reduce the arrears, but the visitors held on for a deserved 4-2 win to leapfrog the Blues into 10th in the Premier League table.
GOAL rates Chelsea's players from Stamford Bridge…
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Djordje Petrovic (6/10):
Made some smart stops early on but could do nothing about Wolves' two deflected goals in the first half. Not helped by a poor defence in front of him as a third and then a fourth went in.
Malo Gusto (3/10):
The right-back struggled in the first half as he was suspect in defence, ineffective in attack, repeatedly gave the ball away and was booked, too. He then conceded a penalty late on for bringing down the impressive Cunha.
Axel Disasi (5/10):
Popped up with some important clearances at the back early on but was unlucky to see Ait-Nouri's effort deflect in off his legs for an own goal. Looked more shaky as the game wore on.
Thiago Silva (6/10):
The left side of defence, where he was, looked more secure than the right, but lost the flying Neto for Wolves' third. Took his goal well late on, but his defence was not up to scratch.
Ben Chilwell (5/10):
Was kept busy by the pacey Neto and Semedo, and struggled to handle the former in particular. However, the England international looked good going forward on occasion.
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Moises Caicedo (4/10):
While he got an assist with a lovely threaded pass to Palmer, he was at fault for Wolves' equaliser as he gave away the ball in midfield, and throughout he didn't looked comfortable in possession. Made some clumsy fouls as well and picked up a yellow card before being hooked.
Enzo Fernandez (5/10):
Struggled to impose himself on the game as Wolves' midfield swarmed all over the Blues in the centre of the park. Seems to be going backwards.
Conor Gallagher (6/10):
Looked the midfielder most likely to create something with his driving runs and array of passing. Fought hard, but had a quieter game than usual.
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Cole Palmer (7/10):
Took his goal with aplomb with his weaker right foot, and was one of Chelsea's bigger attacking threats. Needs more creativity from his team-mates.
Christopher Nkunku (5/10):
Missed a great chance early in the first half as Wolves' defence got back at him and looked a little off the pace for much of the match. Perhaps not 100 percent fit yet.
Raheem Sterling (5/10):
Was well contained by Wolves in the first half despite showing good movement, but looked better in the second, though he spurned a big chance after a lovely lay-off by Chilwell.
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Nicolas Jackson (5/10):
The forward had to score from a lovely Gusto cross, but he could only head wide from six yards. A poor miss. Needs to show more up front.
Mykhailo Mudryk (5/10):
Offered very little when he came on.
Carney Chukwuemeka (5/10):
Was quite anonymous when he was introduced in the second half.
Alfie Gilchrist (N/A):
Had no time to make an impact.
Benoit Badiashile (N/A):
Couldn't do much in his short cameo.
Mauricio Pochettino (5/10):
At times it is not clear what the Argentine is trying to do strategy-wise with the west London outfit. Is likely to be under be mounting pressure to keep his job right now.