In a bid to bounce back from their respective two-goal defeats last weekend, both Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea will be looking to secure their first Premier League win of the season as they face off at Molineux on Sunday.
Gary O’Neil’s Wolves suffered a 2-0 loss to Arsenal in matchweek one, while Chelsea fell to Manchester City before redeeming themselves in Europe. O’Neil acknowledged that Wolves lacked the killer touch that top teams possess, as they suffered their fourth consecutive opening-day defeat.
Returning to Molineux may not be comforting for Wolves fans, as the team lost four of their final five home matches last season. Their only victory came against relegated Luton Town. Wolves have also suffered six home defeats in 2024, more than any other Premier League side. Another loss would see O’Neil become the first Wolves manager since Terry Connor in 2012 to lose five consecutive top-flight games.
O’Neil and Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca can relate to their losses against title contenders, with Manchester City securing a comfortable win at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea will be seeking their third consecutive away win in the Premier League, but Wolves have proven to be a tough opponent for them in recent matches.
Chelsea have lost their last three games against Wolves, including a 2-1 defeat at Molineux and a 4-2 loss at home where Matheus Cunha scored a hat-trick. The team will be aiming to turn the tide in their favor on Sunday.
Never far from controversy due to their squad size and treatment of certain players, Chelsea will be looking to secure a crucial away win against Wolves. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two teams seeking their first Premier League victory of the season.
