Chelsea Faces Winless Wolves in Key Premier League Clash

London, England — Chelsea will host Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on Saturday at 3 PM ET, aiming for back-to-back Premier League wins. The Blues are looking to recover from a midweek draw against Qarabag in the UEFA Champions League, where they fought back to secure a 2-2 tie.

Chelsea’s manager, Enzo Maresca, hopes to build on their recent form. Despite a chaotic encounter against Wolves in a previous League Cup match, where Chelsea edged out a 4-3 win, Maresca will be counting on a more disciplined performance this time. Chelsea currently sits in a stronger position, having recorded three victories in their last five matches, including wins over Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.

In stark contrast, Wolverhampton has failed to win any of their first ten matches this season and currently sits at the bottom of the Premier League table with just two points. The club recently fired manager Vítor Pereira, and fans have protested against team ownership following a summer of selling key players.

Maresca faces injury challenges as Chelsea will be without several players, including Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill. However, star winger Pedro Neto could make a return against his former team after recovering from a minor injury.

If Wolves can manage to secure even a point, it would be seen as a significant achievement given their current predicament. Managerless and low on confidence, they are determined to limit damage and strengthen their defense.

As match day approaches, Chelsea looks to capitalize on Wolves’ struggles, setting the stage for what many believe should be a confident win for the home team.