Wolves, Chelsea and Garnacho
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Estevao Willian was not awarded the assist for Joao Pedro's Chelsea goal against Wolves in the Premier League.
On this occasion, interim boss James Collins attempted to put importance on this match during his Friday press conference. He insisted the team had an opportunity to start their revival now and that although Chelsea would be a tough test, it was on Wolves to prove their quality. He remained positive and said all the right things.
With the second half underway and Chelsea struggling to break down a stubborn Wolverhampton Wanderers defence, the focus was on which attacking player would deliver the goal to end the resistance of the Premier League’s bottom side. Would it be Liam Delap? Alejandro Garnacho? Maybe Pedro Neto? Or Joao Pedro?
Chelsea has scored a total of 13 goals in its past three meetings with Wolverhampton Wanderers and welcomes the Midlands side to Stamford Bridge on Saturday. What’s more, the Blues are hoping to extend their three-match undefeated streak, which includes a narrow EFL Cup victory over who else but Wolves.
Chelsea rattled off 11 shots, forced three fine saves and mounted wave after wave of attack only to be held goalless at the half-time interval by the managerless visitors. Step forward, Gusto. On the 165th appearance of his senior career, the French fullback scored for the first time to break the deadlock six minutes into the second half.
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Alejandro Garnacho was ridiculed by supporters of League One side Lincoln City on his first start for Chelsea, lasting just 59 minutes during a poor display in the Carabao Cup. The winger has been eased in at Stamford Bridge,
Chelsea claimed a 3-0 win over Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday night at Stamford Bridge. Goals from Malo Gusto, Joao Pedro and Pedro Neto ensured Chels