Wolves vs Chelsea: Preview, team news, how to watch, kick-off time & prediction

Chelsea face Wolves at Molineux in the Premier League on Christmas Eve as Mauricio Pochettino’s side look to cement their place in the top half.

A confidence-boosting 4-2 win on penalties over Newcastle United on Tuesday night to progress into the Carabao Cup semi-finals has given Chelsea the platform to build a run of wins heading into Christmas and the New Year.

Pochettino will be without the likes of Enzo Fernandez (hernia) and Reece James (hamstring) for the trip to Molineux

The Chelsea head coach is hoping to give the fans a Christmas gift by winning all three league games between now and the end of 2023.

“Yes, we only want to think on the 24th,” insisted Pochettino. “Wolves game will be tough. We saw many games where it is tough to play there. It will be a challenge.

“Our objective is to win the first game then think three days after Palace then three days after, Luton. It will be massive for us if we win the three games as nine points will help our position.”

Here are all of the details ahead of Wolves versus Chelsea in the Premier League.

Date, time, location of Wolves vs Chelsea

The Premier League fixture will take place on Sunday 24th December at 1pm (UK time) at Molineux, Wolverhampton.

How to watch Wolves vs Chelsea

Chelsea’s clash against Wolves will be available to watch live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom.

Prediction

Wolves 1-2 Chelsea