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Andre Villas-Boas knows that today's visit of Wolves to Stamford Bridge is a must win game, as Chelsea have so far endured the worst start to a Premier League campaign since Roman Abramovich took control of the club. Wolves are battling to retain their Premier League status, and the Blues will be hoping for a significant victory to ensure their season gets back on track.
During the summer, the 13.3m EUR arrival of Andre Villas-Boas was deemed a masterstroke by many football pundits, as the young Portuguese manager had guided Porto to one of their greatest ever domestic campaigns of all time and European success. <br />
Things have not gone according to plan so far for the 34-year-old coach, though. Defeat to Liverpool and Arsenal at home puts Villas-Boas under huge pressure, and Wolves' visit today surely can be labelled a "must win game" for the Blues.<br />
Wolves' manager Mick McCarthy will probably not be as ambitious as Liverpool and Arsenal when they visit Stamford Bridge, but will sport a defensive formation and try their best to frustrate the low morale Chelsea side. <br />
However, Wolves' last win at Stamford Bridge came way back in 1979, so not only will it require a massive effort from the Birmingham side, but also a rewrite of history.<br />
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TEAMS<br />
Chelsea can recall Ashley Cole to the first team, after the defender was left out during their midweek European game.<br />
Danny Sturridge looks set to partner Fernando Torres up front, with Didier Drogba falling back to the bench.<br />
Wolves will be missing the key pairing of Jamie O'Hara and Stephen Hunt, whilst Ronald Zubar could make a return from injury for the first time in over 9 months.<br />
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PREDICTION<br />Chelsea 5-0 Wolves<br /><br />FIRST GOALSCORER<br />Danny Sturridge
Written by majicka
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