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Kishan Vaghela

Chelsea vs Wolves LIVE - Eden Hazard rescues Blues with injury-time equaliser to peg back Wolves

Re-live the latest updates from the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers as the two sides shared the points at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea started the match just one place higher than Wolves in the Premier League table, but could mathematically end the day in fourth position if they could find a way to see off Nino Espirito Santo's side. However, it was Wolves that looked the more comfortable and they went ahead after the break when Raul Jimenez put the away side in front.

But Chelsea found a way back into the match at the death as Eden Hazard scored a beautifully-taken effort from the edge of the Wolves area to earn Chelsea a point. Re-live the action below.

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of today's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Wolves, brought to you from Stamford Bridge.

TEAM NEWS

 
Sarri not taking any risks then. 
 
Hudson-Odoi and Loftus-Cheek will feel aggrieved having produced as subs midweek. 
 
KICK OFF
1 min: Chelsea 0-0 Wolves
 
We're underway here at Stamford Bridge, can Chelsea break into the top four for the time being at least?
4 min: Chelsea 0-0 Wolves
 
Fairly confident start from the hosts, who are moving the ball around nicely and applying early pressure.
7 min: Chelsea 0-0 Wolves
 
Wolves being penned back in the opening exchanges here as Chelsea look to make the most of both channels, but aside from a Kovacic shot there is nothing to shout about yet for the hosts.
13 min: Chelsea 0-0 Wolves
 
Chants of 'is this a library' go around Stamford Bridge as we pass the ten minute mark.
 
It certainly wasn't when Didier Drogba was around, and the Ivorian is in attendance today.
 
Their current no.9 has the second attempt of the game, after good work from Pedro, but it is blocked and put out for a corner.
 
 
 
 
16 min: Chelsea 0-0 Wolves
 
He's been heavily involved so far has Azpilicueta, and it is down the defender's side that the next chance comes, but Pedro cannot connect with Jorginhos ball over the top over his shoulder.
 
Battle of the fans at the moment....
 
 
 
 
20 min: Chelsea 0-0 Wolves
 
First real sight of goal for Higuain, who is fed cleverly by Kante, but the angle narrows and therefore the Argentine does well to force a corner. 
Might be lacking artistry on the pitch at the moment, but this is something. 
 
26 min: Chelsea 0-0 Wolves
 
Higuain has made some excellent movements today, and here comes another chance for the Argentine, but his header from Pedro's cross is harmless.
 
28 min: Chelsea 0-0 Wolves
 
Peanlty shout! The croner is swung in and Raul Jimenez makes an absolutr hash of the clearance and he looks to kick it onto his arm.
 
Higuain is among the first to raise his own arms in appeal but nothing is given.
31 min: Chelsea 0-0 Wolves
 
The groans from the home fans every time the ball is given away by a Chelsea player are becoming ever more audible.
 
It's been a frustrating afternoon so far for Sarri's men despite some intricate stuff up top at times. 
 
34 min: Chelsea 0-0 Wolves
 
Wolves look quite comfortable in all honesty, as another Chelsea attack ends with a misplaced pass and a goal kick.
 
The visitors have not offered anything up top, but there is much to admire about their defensive resilience so far.
YELLOW CARD
37 min: Chelsea 0-0 Wolves
 
First booking of the game as Matt Doherty brings down a flying Eden Hazard, who has been well marshalled by the Wolves defence so far.
 
 
40 min: Chelsea 0-0 Wolves
 
Wolves have not scored on their last four visits to Stamford Bridge, and while that stat does not currently look like changing, their defensive solidity has improved since Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's hat-trick for the Blues against them in March 2004, with the Dutchman in attendance today. 
43 min: Chelsea 0-0 Wolves
 
GOAL
 
No no, he's offside and looks to control the ball with his arm, but that is some finish from Diogo Jota, who smashes home from 25 yards into the corner.
 
 
45 min: Chelsea 0-0 Wolves
 
Couple of anxious moments for the Chelsea defence as a result of their own mistakes, but it is Wolves' turn to overhit a pass and the chance goes for Jimenez.
45+1 min: Chelsea 0-0 Wolves
 
Having said that, Wolves nearly get themselves in a spot of bother when Boly heads a long ball into the centre of his own box, but Saiss clears with Higuain ready to pounce. 

What time does it start?

Chelsea vs Wolves kicks off at 2.05pm on Sunday March 10.

Where can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League from 1pm while viewers can also watch it via SkyGo.

The match will also be available to watch via purchasing a NowTV day pass for £7.99 https://www.nowtv.com/watch-sky-sports-online.

Line-ups

Chelsea: Kepa; Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Luiz, Emerson; Kante, Jorginho, Kovacic; Pedro, Higuaín, Hazard.

Substitutes: Caballero , Christensen, Barkley, Loftus-Cheek, Hudson-Odoi, Willian, Giroud.

Wolves: Patricio, Otto, Boly, Coady, Saiss, Doherty, Neves, Moutinho, Dendoncker, Jota, Raul Jiminez.

Substitutes: Ruddy, Cavaleiro, Costa, Gibbs-White, Vinagre, Adama, Kilman.

Form guide…

Chelsea: LWLWWW

Wolves: WDWDLW

Head-to-head…

Wolves 2 (Jimenez, Jota) Chelsea 1 (Loftus-Cheek), Premier League, December 2018

Wolves 0 Chelsea 2 (Pedro, Costa), FA Cup, February 2017

Chelsea 6 (Cahill, Bertrand, Mata, Romeu, Torres, Moses) Wolves 0, League Cup, September 2012

Wolves 1 (Ward) Chelsea 2 (Lampard, Ramires), Premier League, January 2012

Chelsea 3 (Terry, Sturridge, Mata) Wolves 0, Premier League, November 2011

Odds…

Chelsea to win: 11/20

Wolves to win: 6/1

Draw: 10/3

Prediction…

Chelsea 2-1 Wolves

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