Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 Chelsea: Blues beaten on Frank Lampard’s return to dugout

Wolves beat lacklustre Chelsea 1-0 thanks to a Matheus Nunes stunner.

Wolves, who came into the match as the joint-lowest scorers in the Premier League, started the game brightly and knitted together some promising attacks but really lacked conviction in the final third.

Julen Lopetegui's side took the lead after 31 minutes thanks to a moment of pure magic from Matheus Nunes. The ball bounced up for the Portugal international who rifled his effort on the volley past Kepa Arrizabalaga and into the top corner. It was the 27-year-old's first Premier League goal for Wolves.

Kepa was needed just a few minutes later when Diego Costa found space inside the box before firing an effort on goal but the Spanish 'keeper stood up well to deny the former Chelsea man.

Chelsea emerged in the second half with much more intensity and attacking intent, firing crosses into the box and forcing Wolves to defend in their own box.

For all of Chelsea's possession in the second half, they struggled to create clear-cut chances to really work Jose Sa and ultimately finished the match with just one shot on target. Frank Lampard has a job on his ends getting goals from this Chelsea side who have now fired blanks in three consecutive matches.

This result feels like it could be a turning point for Wolves this season. They came into the game on 28 points, one above the relegation zone and with one win from their last seven Premier League matches. 90 minutes later and they sit in 12th position on 31 points. Lopetegui's side really needed a win like this to give themselves and their supporters renewed optimism and belief going into the final stretch of fixtures. Wolves have played some tough fixtures recently against the likes of Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle and Chelsea but with games coming up against Brentford, Leicester City and Crystal Palace, they will fancy their chances of pulling off a couple more big wins.

The 27-year-old provided the only real moment of genuine quality in front of goal but it was enough to give his side all three points. He worked incredibly hard without the ball too, winning 10 duels, making five tackles and one clearance. He fought for everything and his first goal for Wolves in the Premier League was a moment of pure excellence.

Wolves: Sa 7, Semedo 7, Dawson 7, Kilman 7, Toti 7, Lemina 7, Gomes 7, Nunes 8, Podence 7, Cunha 7, Costa 6. Subs: Moutinho 6, Sarabia 6, Hwang 6, Traore 6, Collins N/A

Chelsea: Kepa 6, James 7, Fofana 7, Koulibaly 6, Cucurella 6, Enzo 7, Kovacic 7, Gallagher 6, Joao Felix 7, Havertz 6, Sterling 6. Subs: Pulisic 6, Aubameyang 6, Mudryk 6, Chilwell 6, Chalobah 6

32' GOAL - WOLVES - That is simply magnificent from Matheus Nunes to give Wolves the lead! The ball bounces up for him and he hits it on the volley into the top corner past Kepa!

37' A BIG SAVE FROM KEPA! - Diego Costa fires an effort on goal from the left-hand side of the penalty area but Kepa stands up tall to save it.

65' A BIG CHANCE MISSED FOR CHELSEA! - Sterling steams forward down the right-hand side and has Joao Felix in the centre but delays the pass and has to pull it back for Gallagher who sees his shot blocked.

Chelsea have now went over 300 minutes without scoring a goal in the Premier League.