Analysis of Wolverhampton Wanderers’ 4-2 Victory over Chelsea on February 4, 2024
Chelsea’s struggles continued as Wolves forward Matheus Cunha led his team to a 4-2 victory at Stamford Bridge. This loss comes after Chelsea’s 4-1 defeat to Liverpool earlier in the week, posing pressure on coach Mauricio Pochettino. Despite an early lead from Chelsea, their defensive weaknesses were apparent as they allowed multiple goals from Wolves. The defeat places Chelsea in 11th in the table, with Wolves now sitting at 10th. Mauricio Pochettino acknowledged the team’s lack of confidence and performance, stating that they are not meeting the expectations of the club’s history. It was a significant win for Wolves, marking their first victory at Stamford Bridge since 1979.
Wolves forward Matheus Cunha led the visitors to a 4-2 victory at Stamford Bridge with a hat-trick, again highlighting the defensive weaknesses of Chelsea on Sunday. This defeat comes after Chelsea lost 4-1 to Liverpool earlier in the week, putting pressure on coach Mauricio Pochettino. Despite a strong start, Chelsea’s defense struggled to contain Cunha and gave up key goals, ultimately leading to the defeat. With this loss, Chelsea has dropped to 11th in the table. Pochettino acknowledged the lack of confidence and quality in the team’s performances, and the crowd voiced support for former coach Jose Mourinho. This was Wolves’ first win at Stamford Bridge since 1979 and their first top-flight double over Chelsea since 1975.