Wolverhampton Wanderers v Chelsea

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4 Dec 2018
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Chelsea are aiming to build momentum after beating Fulham as they visit Wolverhampton Wanderers, who are seeking a first victory in seven matches.

Team news

Wolves must make do without midfielder Ruben Neves, who serves a one-match ban after accumulating five yellow cards.

Chelsea full-back Marcos Alonso (back) and Mateo Kovacic (ankle) are expected to recover from injuries sustained in the west London derby.

Did you know?

Wolves have lost seven of their eight Premier League matches against Chelsea, winning only in January 2011 at Molineux.

Wolves’ last seven PL home goals have been scored after half-time. Their last first-half strike came on the opening weekend against Everton, with Ruben Neves the scorer.

Chelsea have scored at least twice in all seven of their PL victories against Wolves, netting 23 goals in total.

Eden Hazard has been directly involved in 12 PL goals this season, with seven strikes and five assists. Only Raheem Sterling has contributed more, with 14.

Referee: Jonathan Moss
Assistants:
 Eddie Smart, Andy Halliday
Fourth official:
 Roger East

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