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news, stats and prediction ahead of Chelsea vs Wolves in the Premier League
on Sunday (kick-off 4pm).
Team news
N'Golo Kante could return for Chelsea's crucial Premier League clash with
Wolves
The France midfielder has missed the last five matches with a hamstring
problem, but returned to full training on Friday.
The World Cup winner would boost Frank Lampard's Blues in their quest to
seal a top-four finish and Champions League qualification should he return.
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo is expected to choose from an unchanged
squad.
Other than aching limbs and minor niggles, the Portuguese has no new injury
worries following Monday's home win against Crystal Palace.
Striker Raul Jimenez is available after his girlfriend gave birth to their
baby girl this week and defender Matt Doherty is hoping to make his 300th
appearance for the club.
Charlie's prediction
I have my doubts Chelsea will get the job done. The simple fact is, Chelsea
are very good going forward, but oh my goodness - a back three doesn't help
them, and a back four doesn't help them! It's quite staggering how poor they
are defensively, especially from set-pieces.
Wolves are dangerous - they were my dark horse to get into the Champions
League and they kind of blew it. It's down to themselves, but there's no
doubt there's some good players there. I think Chelsea will get a draw, but
they'll have to sweat. Wolves are well-drilled at the back, but Chelsea
going forward, I think they'll be able to score.
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CHARLIE PREDICTS: 2-2 (12/1 with Sky Bet)
Opta stats
Chelsea are unbeaten in all five of their Premier League home games against
Wolves (W4 D1), last losing against them in the top-flight at Stamford
Bridge in March 1979 (1-2).
Since returning to the Premier League in 2018, Wolves have scored five goals
in three Premier League games against Chelsea - more than they'd netted
against the Blues in their first eight such games against them (4).
Wolves have lost four of their five closing day matches in the Premier
League, winning the other against Sunderland in 2009-10.
Chelsea need just a draw from this game to guarantee a top four finish and
Champions League football next season. However, the Blues have lost two of
their last three Premier League games (W1), as many defeats as in their
previous 11 (W6 D3).
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