Chelsea Upsets Wolverhampton in Premier League Opener Behind Second-Half Surge
LONDON (Interstat) — Chelsea delivered a stunning 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton on Saturday, defying heavy pregame projections at Stamford Bridge. Wolverhampton was given a 77 percent probability to win by Interstat’s ELO system, but the home side dominated the second half. Defender Malo Gusto broke the deadlock in the 51st minute before forwards João Pedro and Pedro Neto added goals in the 65th and 73rd minutes, respectively. Substitute André and midfielder Moisés Caicedo were among those providing assists for Chelsea, which began its Premier League campaign with a clean sheet. Wolverhampton’s season starts with a loss.