Chelsea vs Wolves LIVE: Score updates and goal alerts as Garnacho misses early chance

Fernandez effort saved again

Enzo Fernandez has seen an effort saved by Sam Johnstone again. The Argentine shoots from the edge of the area and Johnstone pushes his effort over.

The resulting corner then sees Wolves clear one off the line. It's constant Chelsea pressure and the struggling visitors look like they could concede a few here tonight if this continues.

Good saves

It's been a dominant start from Chelsea. A free-kick on the edge of Wolves' box from Enzo Fernandez is well saved by Sam Johnstone. Moments later - Johnstone is called into action again after Alejandro Garnacho is through on goal.

Soon after, Marc Cucurella hammers a shot goalwards, which Fernandez tried to divert into the opposite corner with his head while the ball whizzed past him. However, he can only glance his effort wide.

'Chelsea will finish second behind Arsenal'

Former Premier League striker Louis Saha has tipped Chelsea to finish second behind Arsenal - with Man City third, Liverpool fourth, Man Utd fifth and Spurs sixth.

Speaking to OLBG, Saha said: “I'm not a big supporter of Arsenal winning it so I don't know. It's a tough one. I will say that, yes, when you look at it now, Arsenal are definitely better equipped and they will get better. You could imagine you always have the threat to have a great start of the season and then drop. I don't see Sunderland being there at the end of the season.

“You still feel like Chelsea with all those youngsters getting more experience and confidence. Who knows? They could surprise us and have a big run and come second? Who knows.

“You always think Man City, wherever they are, and Liverpool, they will be there. I hope, this is the target, that Man United are going to be there to get into Europe.

“I always feel like when you have those types of players (at Man Utd) and they have not clicked yet, you could maybe imagine that. Title contenders? I don’t think so but that’s the top five and you obviously always have the outsiders and Tottenham Hotspur need to do better.”

Wolves boss on Chelsea game

Wolves interim boss James Collins has had his say on how the visitors will approach this evening's game at Stamford Bridge.

“We were determined not to [approach the game like] it’s a week’s holiday and then a new manager comes in,” he said.

“We had to make sure that we prepared properly for the game this weekend. It’s a Premier League game that can be won. That was the message to the players, and they’ve responded brilliantly. They’ve been unbelievably receptive to what we’ve done with them.”

'He should score a few more goals'

Harry Redknapp is backing Joao Pedro to have an impact tonight. Redknapp told football betting site BetVictor:

Chelsea are a hard team to evaluate, I thought they were excellent away at Spurs last week. In all honesty, they should have won by at least 2 or 3, I do think they can be quite wasteful in a lot of these games.

It’s all going wrong for Wolves, I feel for those fans. I can’t imagine many will be excited about a trip down to London on a Saturday night for this one!

Only one winner. 3-0.

One to watch - I think the jury is still out on a few of Chelsea’s attacking signings, except Joao Pedro. He’s been excellent, but I do think he should score a few more goals.

Chelsea predicted XI vs Wolves

Chelsea welcome bottom-of-the-table Wolves to Stamford Bridge this evening looking to get back to winning ways after a disappointing 2-2 draw with Qarabag in the week.

Enzo Maresca made seven changes to his side in Azerbaijan a few days after the Blues beat Tottenham in north London. Making so many changes for a Champions League match is a decision that has come under fire in recent days, but one Maresca has defended.

With Chelsea's hectic schedule and the intention of the club to fight on all four fronts in what is set to be another long season, the hierarchy at Stamford Bridge will continue to back Maresca's rotation policy, football.london understands.

It would not surprise you if the Italian did the same this evening with Wolves coming to town. And, with that being said, Bobby Vincenthas a go at predicting the line-up we will see Chelsea field in SW6.

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Hello and welcome to football.london for live coverage of Chelsea's Premier League clash with Wolves this evening.

The Blues are looking for a big three points this evening against the rock-bottom Wanderers. But after recent poor displays at Stamford Bridge, Enzo Maresca will have to somehow ensure he does not see a similar one this evening.

Kick-off in SW6 is at 8pm (UK time) and you can follow live coverage right here throughout the night!

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