Chelsea is set to play against Wolves at Molineux this afternoon, following their recent defeat to Manchester City. Enzo Maresca’s first game in charge displayed a clear gap in quality compared to the reigning Premier League champions. City dominated the match, with Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic scoring to secure a 2-0 victory. Wolves, on the other hand, were outplayed by Arsenal in their season opener, conceding goals to Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz.
As both teams prepare for today’s match, Wolves will need to sharpen their attacking prowess and adapt without key players Pedro Neto and Max Kilman, aiming to improve on their 14th-place finish last season. Unfortunately for UK-based fans, the match has been rescheduled to a 2pm kick-off and will not be broadcast live on TV. This change was made to allow Chelsea sufficient recovery time after their Europa Conference League play-off against Servette on Thursday.
Sky Sports selected the Bournemouth vs Newcastle fixture for televised coverage instead, showcasing a balance of teams throughout the season. While the game won’t be shown live in the UK, international viewers can catch the action through various local Premier League TV rights holders. Channels like Sky Germany, beIN SPORTS 1 EN, Canal+ in France, and NBCUniversal platforms in the US will broadcast the match.
For viewers in the UK, highlights of the Wolves vs Chelsea match will be available on Match of the Day 2 on BBC at 10:30pm tonight. Sky Sports will also provide post-match highlights shortly after the game concludes. Despite the absence of live coverage in the UK, fans worldwide can still enjoy the match through their respective broadcasters, ensuring football enthusiasts can witness the action unfold from different corners of the globe.