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Matheus Cunha Hat-Trick Helps Wolves Beat Chelsea Again

Originally posted on FanNation Futbol
By Robert Summerscales | Last updated 2/4/24

Matheus Cunha scored the first hat-trick of his Premier League career as Wolves came from behind to beat Chelsea 4-2 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

The result saw Wolves move ahead of Chelsea in the table, with Mauricio Pochettino's side falling to 11th place.

Cole Palmer scored his 10th EPL goal to fire the Blues ahead 19 minutes into Sunday's game.

But Wolves hit back 127 seconds later when Cunha beat keeper Djordje Petrovic via a huge deflection off Thiago Silva.

Another heavy deflection helped Wolves take the lead just before half-time when an off-target shot from Rayan Ait-Nouri was diverted into the net by defender Axel Disasi.

Wolves then moved two goals clear in the 63rd minute when Cunha slammed home from nine yards after a fine assist by Pedro Neto.

Cunha completed his hat-trick on 82 minutes when he converted a penalty kick after being fouled by Malo Gusto.

Silva netted a late consolation goal when he headed in from a Mykhaylo Mudryk corner.

But Chelsea have now suffered three defeats in a row against Wolves, having lost 2-1 and 1-0 at Molineux last year.

Highlights: Chelsea 2-4 Wolves

Who else but Cole Palmer?

Chelsea's star scores his 10th goal of the season to give the hosts a lead at Stamford Bridge! #CHEWOL pic.twitter.com/s1n6U7cQOf
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) February 4, 2024

Wolves equalize almost immediately!

Matheus Cunha's shot takes a wicked deflection and finds its way into the Chelsea net for 1-1.

@USANetwork pic.twitter.com/tCpvMW15av
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) February 4, 2024

Another deflection, another goal! Wolves lead Chelsea through Rayan Ait-Nouri! #CHEWOL pic.twitter.com/pj4BQ7rkBi
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) February 4, 2024

WOLVES HAVE A THIRD.

Matheus Cunha smashes home to cap off an incisive attack! pic.twitter.com/YmecuiIinm
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) February 4, 2024

MATHEUS CUNHA COMPLETES HIS HAT TRICK!

It's turned into a woeful afternoon for Chelsea as they trail 4-1. pic.twitter.com/Tqw1A2AnJ4
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) February 4, 2024

THIAGO SILVA descuenta por el Chelsea

Chelsea 2 - 4 Wolves#LigaPremierTD pic.twitter.com/R1s9uitlRL
— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) February 4, 2024

Full match highlights will appear here shortly.

This article first appeared on FanNation Futbol and was syndicated with permission.

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