{"id":2411,"date":"2024-02-04T20:58:56","date_gmt":"2024-02-04T20:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=2411"},"modified":"2024-02-05T05:33:08","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T05:33:08","slug":"matheus-cunhas-hattrick-crushes-chelseas-hopes-and-puts-pressure-on-pochettino","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=2411","title":{"rendered":"Matheus\u00a0Cunha&#8217;s\u00a0Hattrick\u00a0Crushes\u00a0Chelsea&#8217;s\u00a0Hopes\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0In a surprising turn of events at Stamford Bridge, Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a remarkable 4-2 victory over Chelsea, heaping further pressure on Blues&#8217; manager Mauricio Pochettino. The defeat follows Chelsea&#8217;s humbling at Anfield by Liverpool earlier in the week, making it a challenging period for Pochettino&#8217;s squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The star of the show was Matheus Cunha, who delivered an outstanding hat-trick, leading Wolves to a memorable win and completing their first Premier League double over Chelsea since the 1974-75 season. The Brazilian&#8217;s impressive performance left Chelsea struggling and intensified scrutiny on Pochettino&#8217;s managerial position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The match saw a seesaw battle as Cole Palmer initially gave Chelsea the lead with his 10th Premier League goal of the season. However, Wolves quickly responded, with Cunha&#8217;s deflected effort and Axel Disasi&#8217;s own goal overturning Chelsea&#8217;s advantage by halftime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite Chelsea&#8217;s promising start in the second half, with Raheem Sterling missing a crucial chance to equalize, Cunha further widened the gap with another goal after excellent teamwork with Pedro Neto. Cunha completed his hat-trick late in the game, winning and converting a penalty after a challenge from Malo Gusto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thiago Silva managed a late consolation goal for Chelsea, but it wasn&#8217;t enough to alter the outcome. The result saw Wolves surpass Chelsea in the standings, claiming 10th place and marking their first victory at Stamford Bridge since 1979.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The consecutive games in which Chelsea conceded four goals raise concerns for Pochettino, as the team now sits in 11th place in the Premier League table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the Blues have shown glimpses of potential under Pochettino, the lack of consistency is a glaring issue that needs swift addressing, especially with challenging fixtures against Aston Villa and Manchester City looming. Pochettino must quickly find a winning formula to revive Chelsea&#8217;s fortunes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matheus Cunha, the Brazilian maestro, played a pivotal role in Wolves&#8217; historic away victory. Operating alongside Pablo Sarabia and Pedro Neto in a dynamic front three, Cunha showcased his versatility by finishing two goals with finesse and demonstrating intelligence to win a penalty for his well-deserved hat-trick. With nine goals already this season, Cunha has become a vital asset in Gary O&#8217;Neil&#8217;s system, elevating Wolves&#8217; standing in the league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0In a surprising turn of events at Stamford Bridge, Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a remarkable 4-2 victory over Chelsea, heaping further pressure on Blues&#8217; manager Mauricio Pochettino. The defeat follows Chelsea&#8217;s humbling at Anfield by Liverpool earlier in the week, making it a challenging period for Pochettino&#8217;s squad. 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