Wolves defeat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge with a hat-trick from forward Matheus Cunha
Wolves forward Matheus Cunha scored a hat-trick against Chelsea as the visitors came from behind to secure a 4-2 victory at Stamford Bridge. This defeat follows Chelsea’s previous loss to Liverpool, where they conceded four goals yet again. Mauricio Pochettino, the coach of Chelsea, faces mounting pressure after these back-to-back defeats.
Despite a bright start from Chelsea, they fell behind when Cole Palmer scored in the 20th minute. Two minutes later, João Gomes found Cunha, whose shot deflected off Chelsea defender Thiago Silva. Wolves’ second goal came just before half-time from a shot by Rayan Aït-Nouri, which was deflected into the net as an own-goal. Throughout the match, Chelsea’s defense appeared disorganized, with Silva’s lack of pace being particularly evident.
Cunha capitalized on Chelsea’s defensive weaknesses to score his second goal midway through the second half, and completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot in the 82nd minute. While Silva scored a consolation header for Chelsea, the defeat saw the team drop to 11th place in the table, with Wolves moving up to 10th.
Pochettino lamented the lack of confidence among his players and acknowledged that the team’s current performances are not up to standard. Fans in the crowd even began to sing the name of former Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho, highlighting the dissatisfaction with the team’s recent performances.
This victory for Wolves was their first win at Stamford Bridge since 1979 and the first top-flight double over Chelsea since 1975. It was a memorable result that highlights the defensive issues plaguing Chelsea and the challenges facing the club.
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