Chelsea travel to Wolves on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League, and Paul Merson has given his prediction for the game.After losing to Arsenal in the semi final of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday even...
Chelsea travel to Wolves on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League, and Paul Merson has given his prediction for the game.
After losing to Arsenal in the semi final of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday evening, Chelsea will be looking to return to winning ways.
The Blues currently sit fifth, just a point behind Manchester United in fourth, and have made a good start to life under Liam Rosenior.
Paul Merson makes Wolves vs Chelsea prediction
Rosenior has been nominated for the January Manager of the Month award, after winning all three of his Premier League games.
The 41-year-old has won six of his opening eight games in charge, and will be looking to make it four league wins in a row when Chelsea head to the bottom club this weekend.
Chelsea will be without Jamie Gittens who’s out with a hamstring injury, whilst it’s unclear if Reece James and Pedro Neto will be fit to feature.
Chelsea are looking to make it four league wins in a row. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
The Blues have already beaten Wolves twice this season, once in the Carabao Cup, and Merson has made his prediction.
“This is still a huge game for Chelsea, especially considering how it all fizzled out for them against Arsenal in the cup semi-final,” he told Sportskeeda.
“Liam Rosenior has to win all three of his upcoming Premier League games. For Chelsea, it’s Wolves away this weekend followed by Leeds and Burnley at home.
“I expect Joao Pedro to start this game. I thought he was excellent in the first half against Arsenal when he gave William Saliba a torrid time. Wolves will make it tight, but I believe Chelsea can get the win.
Prediction: Wolves 1-3 Chelsea
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It’s vital the Blues get as many points as possible on the board in this favourable run, because they face a very difficult March.
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Next month kicks off with back to back away games against Arsenal and Aston Villa, whilst they host Newcastle and also travel to Everton.
It feels like next month will be the real test for Rosenior to see what both he and his team are really made of.
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