Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers; Premier League
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers. Premier League.
Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea vs Wolves preview, team news, prediction, kick-off, channel
Watch Chelsea vs Wolves from 3pm on Sunday live on Sky Sports Football; Kick off 4pm
Saturday 25 July 2020 11:43, UK
Team news, stats and prediction ahead of Chelsea vs Wolves in the Premier League on Sunday (kick-off 4pm).
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Team news
N'Golo Kante could return for Chelsea's crucial Premier League clash with Wolves
The France midfielder has missed the last five matches with a hamstring problem, but returned to full training on Friday.
The World Cup winner would boost Frank Lampard's Blues in their quest to seal a top-four finish and Champions League qualification should he return.
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo is expected to choose from an unchanged squad.
Other than aching limbs and minor niggles, the Portuguese has no new injury worries following Monday's home win against Crystal Palace.
Striker Raul Jimenez is available after his girlfriend gave birth to their baby girl this week and defender Matt Doherty is hoping to make his 300th appearance for the club.
How to follow
Chelsea vs Wolves will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football from 3pm on Sunday; kick-off at 4pm. Sky Sports customers can watch in-game clips in the live match blog on the Sky Sports website and app. Highlights will also be published on the Sky Sports digital platforms and the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel shortly after the final whistle.
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Charlie's prediction
I have my doubts Chelsea will get the job done. The simple fact is, Chelsea are very good going forward, but oh my goodness - a back three doesn't help them, and a back four doesn't help them! It's quite staggering how poor they are defensively, especially from set-pieces.
Wolves are dangerous - they were my dark horse to get into the Champions League and they kind of blew it. It's down to themselves, but there's no doubt there's some good players there. I think Chelsea will get a draw, but they'll have to sweat. Wolves are well-drilled at the back, but Chelsea going forward, I think they'll be able to score.
CHARLIE PREDICTS: 2-2 (12/1 with Sky Bet)
Opta stats
- Chelsea are unbeaten in all five of their Premier League home games against Wolves (W4 D1), last losing against them in the top-flight at Stamford Bridge in March 1979 (1-2).
- Since returning to the Premier League in 2018, Wolves have scored five goals in three Premier League games against Chelsea - more than they'd netted against the Blues in their first eight such games against them (4).
- Wolves have lost four of their five closing day matches in the Premier League, winning the other against Sunderland in 2009-10.
- Chelsea need just a draw from this game to guarantee a top four finish and Champions League football next season. However, the Blues have lost two of their last three Premier League games (W1), as many defeats as in their previous 11 (W6 D3).
