Chelsea have travelled to the Molineux to take on newly promoted Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Blues have taken to Sarri’s philosophy like fish to water and ever since their initial hiccup have settled down well.
They are firmly in the race for the Top 4 and can even threaten the Top 2 template of Manchester City and Liverpool. But with the fixtures coming thick and fast over the festive period, Sarri will know the importance of focusing on the present. But despite that, he will have to rotate his squad keeping in mind the matches popping up every 3 days.
PRE-MATCH TRIVIA
- Chelsea have won 9 of their last 10 matches against Wolves in all competitions.
- Chelsea have scored at least 2 goals in 9 of their last 10 matches against Wolves in all competition.
- Wolves have lost 5 of their last 6 matches in the league.
- Chelsea are undefeated in 13 of their last 14 matches in the Premier League.
CONFIRMED STARTING XI:
Arrizabalaga, Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Christensen, Alonso, Kante, Fabregas, Loftus-Cheek, Willian, Morata, Hazard
Subs: Caballero; Zappacosta, David Luiz, Jorginho, Kovacic, Pedro, Giroud.
Trivia Courtesy: Whoscored
