Chelsea will play against Wolves at Molineux this afternoon, hoping to bounce back from their recent defeat to Manchester City. Enzo Maresca’s first match managing the Blues showcased the gap in quality between his team and the top clubs in the league, as City cruised to a 2-0 victory with goals from Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic. On the other hand, Wolves suffered a defeat at Arsenal in their opening game, conceding goals to Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz. As Wolves seek to improve on their 14th place finish last season, they will have to adapt without key players Pedro Neto and Max Kilman.
Despite the anticipation for this match, UK-based fans of both Wolves and Chelsea will not be able to watch the game on TV as it has been rescheduled to a 2pm kick-off time. This change was made to allow Chelsea sufficient recovery time after their Europa Conference League clash against Servette. Sky Sports selected Bournemouth vs Newcastle as the televised fixture for the 2pm slot instead of Wolves vs Chelsea, aiming to provide balanced coverage of various teams throughout the season.
While the match won’t be aired live in the UK, international viewers can still catch the action through local Premier League TV rights holders in their respective countries. Sky Germany, beIN SPORTS 1 EN, Canal+ in France, and NBCUniversal platforms in the United States are among those broadcasting the match. UK fans can watch highlights on Match of the Day 2 on BBC at 10:30pm, with Sky Sports also showing highlights post-match.
In summary, as Wolves and Chelsea clash in the Premier League this afternoon, fans in the UK will miss out on live coverage of the game due to rescheduling, but they can catch the highlights later on various platforms. The match promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams look to secure crucial points early in the season.