Wolves celebrate stunning Christmas Eve win against Chelsea in Premier League

Wolverhampton Wanderers deliver festive shock to Chelsea, leaving them in 10th place in league table. Wolves and their fans celebrate.

Wolverhampton Wanderers pulled off a surprising victory over Chelsea on Christmas Eve, securing a 2-1 win in the Premier League and marking only the second time a Premier League game has been played on December 24th. Despite injury concerns, Wolves displayed steely resolve and extended their unbeaten run at home to six matches.

The match saw Wolves capitalize on their opportunities, with Mario Lemina opening the scoring with a header from Pablo Sarabia's corner. Chelsea struggled to find their rhythm and were unable to convert their chances into goals. In stoppage time, Wolves sealed the victory with a second goal from Matt Doherty, leaving Chelsea with a sense of disappointment.

Wolves manager Gary O'Neil praised his team's performance, particularly given the injury challenges they faced. The win left Chelsea in 10th place in the league table, a far cry from their initial aspirations for the season. For Wolves and their fans, it was a perfect Christmas present.