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In what is becoming quite a common occurrence these days, we’ve got a 20:00 GMT kick-off to round off Saturday’s Premier League action.

Chelsea welcome managerless Wolverhampton Wanderers to Stamford Bridge – although the visitors may not be leaderless for much longer as they close in on appointing Rob Edwards as head coach.

The Blues can leap from eighth to second with victory this evening. Wolves, eight points adrift of safety, will remain 20th regardless of the result.

TEAM NEWS

If we’re comparing the Chelsea line-up to midweek, there are eight changes for the hosts.

But as a better gauge, this is more or less the same side that Enzo Maresca sent out at Tottenham Hotspur last weekend – with one exception.

Reece James drops to the bench after two 90-minute run-outs in the last week, so in comes Liam Delap.

Delap starts his first match since August, having been out through injury and suspension since then.

A recall for the former Ipswich Town striker will presumably see Joao Pedro drop into the ’10’ role, with Enzo Fernandez moving further back into midfield, where James was operating in Gameweek 10.

Estevao is again only among the substitutes, as are the budget-friendly Josh Acheampong and Marc Guiu.

As for the visitors, interim boss James Collins puts his own stamp on the team by making four alterations.

Joao Gomes, Andre, Hwang Hee-Chan and Jackson Tchatchoua come into the side, with Marshall Munetsi, Jhon Arias and Ki-Jana Hoever dropping to the bench.

Emmanuel Agbadou is suspended.

LINE-UPS

Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro, Garnacho, Delap.

Subs: Jorgensen, Tosin, Hato, Acheampong, James, Andrey Santos, Gittens, Estevao, Guiu.

Wolverhampton Wanderers XI: Johnstone, Tchatchoua, S Bueno, Krejci, Toti, H Bueno, Andre, Gomes, Bellegarde, Hwang, Strand Larsen

Subs: Sa, Munetsi, Arias, Wolfe, Arokodare, Mosquera, Chirewa, Hoever, Mane.


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Here you can follow the scores, watch the defensive contribution (DC) points roll in, see who the leading players are for xG and more as the games play out, as seen below:

King James Delap
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  1. F4L
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    garnacho with end product is pretty decent ngl

  2. RICICLE
    • 3 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Or course now it’s Beto, of course

    1. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Neto lol

    2. F4L
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      beto would miss that 😉

      1. RICICLE
        • 3 Years
        2 months, 25 days ago

        Indeed he would haha!!!

    3. WVA
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Owning Enzo is like owning Bowen and I have both

  3. el polako
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Enzo involved in the celebrations after 3 goals?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      No

    2. tutankamun
      • 16 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Assisted the assister

    3. RIP kesh
      • 4 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Involved in the build up

  4. GodIsGreat
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Enzo 2nd assist

    1. Zenith UK
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      How do I downvote this?

  5. Nightcrawler
    • 6 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    ugh never getting these silly CMs again like enzo

    at least i dont have caicedo,rice, bruno. only a matter of time before theyre overtaken by the advanced players

    1. tutankamun
      • 16 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      It’s remarkable that Enzo hasn’t got any attacking points in this game.

    2. WVA
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Doubt it unfortunately

  6. FPL Sanky
    • 2 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Pedro celebration after scoring against his former club

    Vs

    Eze celebration after scoring against his former club

    Nothing but respect for Eze

    1. Mom, Butters just gave me a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      You mean Neto not Pedro.

      1. FPL Sanky
        • 2 Years
        2 months, 25 days ago

        Pedro Neto

      2. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 25 days ago

        Ah gotcha

    2. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Pedro…Pedro that’s playing wolves?

      1. FPL Sanky
        • 2 Years
        2 months, 25 days ago

        Neto

    3. el polako
      • 8 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      You can’t just 1:1 compare two situations like this.
      Many factors at play, nothing wrong with celebrating a goal.
      After all you’re competitive athlete and you want to do best for yourself and the club which is paying your wages.

    4. tutankamun
      • 16 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Should always celebrate a goal. Hate this not celebrating against former clubs malarkey.

      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 25 days ago

        Everyone should do the Adebayor

        1. tutankamun
          • 16 Years
          2 months, 25 days ago

          Yes! Would love it.

  7. WVA
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    I may genuinely have to give up this season, only reds since my WC

    1. Mom, Butters just gave me a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Just get your Strafivari out and play.

  8. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    James goal please, if Gusto can no reason he can’t

  9. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Pedro fluffs his lines. Again.

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      And Guiu rubber stamps it

    2. Mom, Butters just gave me a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Pedro.or Neto?

  10. F4L
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    guiu hits post

  11. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    I’ve said it before, but f**k me, both Pedro and Sarr have been sickening to own since the start of last season, never seem to land on them at the correct times

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Add Bowen to that list for me, in fact all my attackers bar Haaland have been sickening

  12. space mercenary
    • 6 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Not sure about Maresca's comments about managing Pedro's workload when he leaves him on when they are 3 - 0 up.

  13. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Who would you start...Pope or Dubravka?

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Ha both will be awful but maybe Pope if captaining Haaland

      1. bso
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 months, 25 days ago

        Agree. Both Shite

  14. chocolove
    • 15 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Enjoy Enzo DM owner

  15. Gudjohnsen
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Why did James come on ?

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      In search of goals

    2. Mom, Butters just gave me a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Because Gusto.was done.

  16. Nightcrawler
    • 6 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    enzo about to go off

  17. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    At least Wolves have the Black Country derby to look forward to next season

  18. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Pedro and Enzo blanks confirmed

    1. tbos83
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      ?

    2. Mom, Butters just gave me a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Pedro or.Neto?

      Both scored though...

      Or did you mean clean sheets?

    3. tutankamun
      • 16 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Neither blanked

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 8 Years
        2 months, 25 days ago

        Enzo did

        1. tutankamun
          • 16 Years
          2 months, 25 days ago

          No. CS point and 2 appearance points.

  19. F4L
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    guiu denying pedro a tap in there, good lad 😛

  20. tutankamun
    • 16 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Enzoff

    Pedroff

  21. F4L
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    munetsi close

  22. tbos83
    • 5 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    My 3x defenders have got 3 points between them

  23. el polako
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Enzo CS point banked.

  24. RICICLE
    • 3 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Oh Enzo, you’re gonna have to go buddy.
    Well, I suppose I should be happy with Chalobah at least.

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      Jinxed the CS

      1. RICICLE
        • 3 Years
        2 months, 25 days ago

        Absolutely haha!

  25. Mom, Butters just gave me a…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Munetsi almost netted

  26. RIP kesh
    • 4 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Damnnnn. I have the wrong Chelsea midfielder

    1. The Reptile
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      I had exact money to do Kudus to Neto before he dropped but mindful of the Euro game so waited then got Enzo as 0.1 short for Neto....

      1. RIP kesh
        • 4 Years
        2 months, 25 days ago

        Good thing we have the FT to fix that. Enzo is still a good option though.

        I’ve never been lucky with him in my team than the latter you mentioned. Might take a hit after the IB. Garnacho on the radar too.

  27. Zenith UK
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    When do we start discussing WOL breaking DER record?

    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      if no new manager bounce

      its weird though, theres definitely quality in that squad. not sure whats going wrong there

  28. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Enzo blanks hit like crack as a non owner

    1. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      2 months, 25 days ago

      That must be some low grade crack right there

  29. The Night Trunker.
    • 2 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Crystal Tips is a liability.

  30. JBG
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 25 days ago

    Need a Wolves goal, probably won't happen