Wolverhampton Wanderers 1–4 Chelsea
Date: 21 December 2052
Venue: Molineux Stadium
Competition: Premier Division – Matchday 18
Attendance: 30,852
Overview
Chelsea’s relentless march through the Premier League continued with a commanding 4–1 win at Molineux, making it twelve straight victories for the reigning champions. Calin Dimario’s side overcame Wolves’ wing-heavy formation with clinical execution and near-total control of possession (61%).
Key Moments
- 21’ – Johnny Jenkins opens the scoring with a thunderous free kick from 25 metres that ricochets in off the post.
- 34’ – Joseph Haigh finishes with a powerful close-range volley after VAR overturns the assistant’s offside flag.
- 59’ – Barry O’Hare gives Wolves brief hope, slotting home after a defensive lapse.
- 71’ – Júnior restores Chelsea’s cushion with a neat finish into the bottom right corner.
- 90’ – Netanel Sahar adds gloss with a precise low drive from outside the box.
Match Stats
- Shots: Wolves 2 / Chelsea 18
- xG: Wolves 0.52 / Chelsea 2.31
- Possession: 39% – 61%
Player of the Match
Netanel Sahar (Chelsea) – Rating: 8.8
Controlled the forward line, capped a tireless display with a stunning goal from range.
What It Means
With 12 wins on the bounce, Chelsea remain clear at the top of the Premier League and look every inch the champions-in-waiting. Dimario’s well-oiled machine has now scored 58 goals in 18 league games, a staggering testament to their attacking fluency and squad depth.
By Henry Vinter