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Charlie Bradley

Wolves 2-1 Chelsea: Blues stunned by two-goal turnaround

Chelsea slipped 10 points behind Manchester City in the Premier League title race after a shock defeat at feisty Wolves.

The hosts ended a two-month wait for a win with quickfire second-half goals from Raul Jimenez and Diogo Jota clinching a 2-1 victory.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek's deflected strike opened the scoring for the Blues but they now sit fourth to seriously trail leaders City. PA

2018-12-05T15:03:55.320Z

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of tonight's Premier League action, headlined by a mouth-watering clash at Old Trafford between rivals Manchester United and Arsenal.

The match is one of six Premier League games taking place today, with Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham also in action. Liverpool make the short trip to Turf Moor to face Burnley, while Chelsea are also on the road as they head to the Molineaux to face Wolves, and Tottenham host Southampton at Wembley Stadium just a few hours after the visitors announced Ralph Hasenhutl as their new manager.

The other two matches taking place this evening sees Everton host Newcastle at Goodison Park and Fulham manager Claudio Ranieri come up against the side who he guided to the Premier League title in Leicester City.

2018-12-05T18:40:15.323Z

Evening everyone.

A bumper night of midweek Premier League action for your pleasure this evening.

Four of tonight's six games kick off at quarter to eight, which means team news is just minutes away...

2018-12-05T18:45:32.043Z

TEAM NEWS - Burnley vs Liverpool

2018-12-05T18:46:06.003Z

TEAM NEWS - Everton vs Newcastle

2018-12-05T18:46:48.123Z

TEAM NEWS - Fulham vs Leicester

2018-12-05T18:47:25.170Z

TEAM NEWS - Wolves vs Chelsea

2018-12-05T18:58:22.290Z

That's the early team news done and dusted, then. A chance for Ruben Loftus-Cheek from the start in Chelsea's midfield, and a rather unfamiliar front three for Liverpool perhaps the two most noteworthy selection decisions.

Manchester United-Arsenal and Tottenham-Southampton are the 8pm games. Team news for those should be coming very, very soon...

2018-12-05T19:00:36.000Z

TEAM NEWS - Manchester United vs Arsenal

2018-12-05T19:01:31.440Z

TEAM NEWS - Tottenham vs Southampton

2018-12-05T19:05:04.630Z

Seven changes then for Manchester United, including a first Premier League start for Diogo Dalot at right wing back with Jose Mourinho opting to continue with a back three.

Two midfield changes for visitors Arsenal.

2018-12-05T19:10:24.793Z

It has been a day of news in Southampton with Ralph Hasenhuttl appointed as manager.

The Austrian takes full charge from tomorrow, so it is assistant coach Kelvin Davis who is in caretaker charge this evening. A tough visit to Wembley against a Spurs side who will be very keen to right the wrongs of the North London Derby on Sunday.

2018-12-05T19:17:19.850Z

It is Anthony Martial's birthday today, with the French striker turning 23.

Will there be cause for further celebrations after tonight's game at Old Trafford? Martial starts alongside Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford in the front three.

2018-12-05T19:32:04.283Z

15 minutes until kick off in the early slate, half-an-hour until the two later games get underway.

Six of the top eight in action tonight. Tasty...

2018-12-05T19:38:14.650Z

One of those starting for Liverpool is Divock Origi, he of the bizarro injury time winner in the Merseyside Derby at the weekend.

For one fan, that goal will stay with him forever...

Liverpool fan keeps his Divock Origi tattoo promise after derby winner

KICK OFF

2018-12-05T19:45:51.600Z

Kick off at Turf Moor, Goodison Park, Craven Cottage and Molineux.

2018-12-05T19:51:12.110Z

Five minutes in around the four grounds. No goals to speak of just yet, though Wolves, Leicester and Everton have all had early chances.

2018-12-05T19:55:27.023Z

The players are in the tunnel at Old Trafford.

Kick off in Manchester and at Wembley is about five minutes away.

KICK OFF

2018-12-05T20:00:35.730Z

Manchester United vs Arsenal and Tottenham vs Southampton are underway.

2018-12-05T20:03:24.743Z

Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal, 2 minutes

Matching back-threes at Old Trafford.

Jesse Lingard tries to get in behind the Arsenal defence but Marcus Rashford can't find the gap to find him.

Positive start from the home side.

GOAL!

2018-12-05T20:04:21.780Z

GOAL! Wolves 0-1 Chelsea (Conor Coady own goal, 17 minutes)

Chelsea lead at Molineux.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek's edge of the box shot takes a big deflection off Conor Coady and into the net.

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What time does it start?

Wolves vs Chelsea kicks off at 19:45 (GMT) on Wednesday December

Where can I watch?

Wolves vs Chelsea will not be televised, but you can follow the action live on IndySport’s live blog.

Player to watch:

Ruben Loftus-Cheek. The midfielder has struggled for game time this season, but he has seized the rare opportunities he’s been given, including a goal off the bench against Fulham on Sunday. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he’s given a start in this game given the run of midweek matches over the Christmas period, and he will be looking to prove he can produce from the start.