Wolverhampton Wanderers 4 – Chelsea 2

Matheus Cunha orchestrated a stunning comeback for Wolves, netting a hat-trick to overturn an early deficit and secure a memorable victory against Chelsea, propelling his team into the top half of the Premier League standings.

The tide turned against Wolves after Mauricio Pochettino's side took the lead in the 19th minute, with Cole Palmer calmly finishing Moises Caicedo's precision pass.

However, Wolves responded swiftly, drawing level within three minutes as Cunha's shot deflected off Thiago Silva, leaving Djordje Petrovic helpless.

The visitors completed their turnaround just before halftime, benefiting from another deflection.

Rayan Ait-Nouri capitalized on Pedro Neto's cutback, sending the ball in off Axel Disasi. Despite the home crowd expressing dissatisfaction with boos at halftime, Chelsea couldn't muster a comeback.

Wolves extended their lead as Neto showcased his electric pace, setting up Cunha for his second goal.

The Brazilian sealed his hat-trick from the penalty spot, brought down by Malo Gusto, confidently converting to put the result beyond doubt.

Silva managed a late consolation goal for Chelsea, but it was not enough to alter the outcome.

Gary O'Neil's Wolves, deserving of their victory, climbed to 10th place, surpassing Chelsea by one point and one position after 23 games.

The win at Stamford Bridge marked a significant achievement for Wolves, overcoming the disappointment of a midweek defeat to Manchester United.

O'Neil's impact in his debut season as coach was evident, breaking longstanding records and guiding the team to the top half of the table for the first time.

Wolves' success was a testament to their resilience, considering they had not achieved a league double over Chelsea since 1974-75 and had not won at Stamford Bridge in any competition since 1979. O'Neil's leadership continues to shine, with standout performances from players like Neto, who came close to adding another goal early in the second half, showcasing the team's promising form under his guidance.