Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the Premier League clash between Wolves and Chelsea at Molineux. This game is going ahead despite strong reports that the Blues had wanted it postponed due to a number of positive Covid-19 tests in their ranks. Let's get straight to the team news ahead of this 14:00 GMT kick-off!

Premier League / Matchday 18

Molineux / 19.12.2021

Wolverhampton Wanderers

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Chelsea

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ByAlex Livie

Updated 19/12/2021 at 15:55 GMT

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Highlights

Full-time: It's over! Wolves have taken a point against a depleted Chelsea, who lose further ground on leaders Manchester City.

90'+3

Coady makes a goal-saving block on Kante! What a match the Wolves defender has had!

90'

THREE minutes will be added on here. Time is quickly running out for Chelsea.

89'

Francisco Trincao comes on for Jimenez.

F. Trincão

Wolverhampton Wanderers

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R. Jiménez

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Fouls2

Fouls against3

Offsides1

88'

Another Chelsea corner ends in frustration for the visitors. Mount's delivery picks out Rudiger but he's being tightly marked and can't direct his header on target.

84'

Adama Traore, who replaced Podence a few minutes ago, uses his pace to drive Wolves forward and relieve some of the pressure on the hosts.

81'

Into the last 10 minutes. As it stands, Chelsea will be SIX points behind leaders Manchester City, who are now leading 3-0 at St James' Park.

78'

Despite the fact Chelsea have had over 60 per cent of possession, that's the only clear cut chance they've created today. Had that opportunity fell to Lukaku or Havertz they may well be leading.

77'

Good save! Alonso's perfectly-weighted pass releases Pulisic who closes in on goal but Sa sticks out an arm and makes a crucial save to deny Chelsea the opener!

74'

Chance! A free-kick falls kindly for Mount but his shot from inside the box is deflected behind!

73'

No, it's not. Mount's delivery is cleared by the home defence.

72'

James goes to ground but quickly gets back to his feet and races to the by-line, forcing yet another corner. Chelsea now have less than 20 minutes to find a goal. Is this the moment...?

69'

However, once again the corner delivery is too close to Sa and the Wolves goalkeeper is able to punch clear.

68'

Alonso's low cross is cleared behind for a corner by Coady as Chelsea's pressure continues to build.

65'

Mateo Kovacic, who has missed Chelsea's last 11 games through injury and Covid-19, replaces Ziyech.

M. Kovacic

Chelsea

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H. Ziyech

Chelsea

Fouls against2

Free Kicks1

62'

Chelsea are enjoying much more of the possession since the restart and with over an hour on the clock, they're in control of the game. However, the Blues have yet to create anything clear cut.

59'

Mount is popping up more frequently for Chelsea on the right flank but he can't find the space to stand up a cross.

56'

Offside! Alonso thumps the post with a shot from an acute angle - but the offside flag was already raised. Chelsea are beginning to turning the screw.

55'

Chelsea create an overload down the left. Ziyech has space down the left and his target is James but Saiss makes the intervention.

53'

Chelsea are now applying pressure. Following patient build-up down the right, Mount tries to pull it back for Pulisic but Wolves have enough bodies back to deal with the danger.

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