Wolves produced a sensational display to outplay and outscore Chelsea 3-0 at Molineux, leaving the Blues still searching for their first points of the Premier League season after two matches.
Wolves stunned Chelsea with a dominant display at Molineux, inflicting a resounding 3-0 defeat on the Blues and leaving them still searching for their first points of the Premier League season.
The hosts took the lead in the 56th minute through Daniel Podence, who slotted home from close range after a brilliant run and cross from Hwang Hee-chan. Wolves doubled their advantage 10 minutes later, when Fabio Silva's header from a corner found the back of the net.
Wolves Stun Chelsea with Dominant Performance, Handing Blues Second Consecutive Defeat
Chelsea's misery was compounded in the 89th minute, when Adama Traore completed the rout with a stunning solo effort. The winger raced past several Chelsea defenders before firing a low drive into the bottom corner.
The victory was a statement of intent from Wolves, who have now collected four points from their opening two matches. Chelsea, on the other hand, are still without points after defeats to Manchester City and Wolves.
Wolves manager Bruno Lage was delighted with his team's performance, stating: "I'm very proud of the players. We played a great game, we dominated the match, and we created a lot of chances. We deserved to win."
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was left to rue his team's mistakes, saying: "We made too many errors today. We were not sharp enough in our passing, and we were not clinical enough in front of goal. We need to improve quickly."
The defeat raises serious questions about Chelsea's title credentials, as they have now lost two of their opening three matches. The Blues will need to respond quickly when they host Leeds United in their next match.
Wolves, meanwhile, will be looking to build on their impressive start to the season when they travel to Watford on Saturday.
Wolves' victory over Chelsea was a tactical masterclass from Lage, who set his team up to press high and exploit the spaces left by Chelsea's defense. The hosts were relentless in their pressing, forcing Chelsea into mistakes and creating numerous chances.
Wolves' attacking triumvirate of Podence, Silva, and Hwang was particularly impressive, as they combined well to create and score goals. Traore also provided a threat with his pace and power, and his goal was a fitting end to a dominant performance.
Chelsea, on the other hand, were well below their best. The Blues were sloppy in possession, lacked creativity in attack, and were vulnerable at the back. Tuchel's decision to start Christian Pulisic and Kai Havertz in attack backfired, as neither player had a significant impact on the game.
The defeat will be a major setback for Chelsea, who are now facing a real battle to keep pace with the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool. The Blues will need to improve significantly if they want to challenge for the Premier League title this season.
