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Wolverhampton Wanderers v Chelsea
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Chelsea: probable starters in bold, contenders in light
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Chelsea: probable starters in bold, contenders in light

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Chelsea: match preview

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The natural step for Wolves, after knocking out Stoke City and Liverpool in the third and fourth round, could only ever have been the Premier League leaders Chelsea. Paul Lambert’s side are at home this time and Hélder Costa will be relishing the chance to shine again. Chelsea, however, have a huge amount of talent and will be unmoved by their opponents’ fairytale. Graham Searles

Kick-off Saturday 5.30pm

Venue Molineux

Head to head Wolves 38 Chelsea 40 Draws 26

Live BT Sport 2

Referee Jonathan Moss

This season G24, Y96, R3, 4.13 cards per game

Odds H 8-1 A 2-5 D 4-1

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Subs from Sílvio, Burgoyne, Saville, Graham, Evans, Iorfa, Saïss, Gladon, Deslandes, Ronan, Nazon, Borthwick-Jackson

Doubtful None

Injured Mason (hernia, Mar), Dicko (hamstring, unknown)

Suspended None

Form LWWLLL

Discipline Y76 R2

Leading scorer Hélder Costa 10

Chelsea

Subs from Courtois, Eduardo, David Luiz, Aina, Azpilicueta, Kanté, Matic, Alonso, Musonda, Solanke, Pedro, Costa, Hazard

Doubtful Alonso (match fitness), David Luiz (knee), Terry (ankle)

Injured None

Suspended None

Form WWWDWD

Discipline Y53 R2

Leading scorer Costa 15

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