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Wolves 1 Chelsea 2: Bill Howell's big match verdict

Bill Howell's match report from Wolves v Chelsea in the Premier League at the Molineux.Read

Wolves 1 Chelsea 2: Full time match report

Frank Lampard eased the pressure on Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas with a late winner against Wolves in the Barclays Premier League clash at Molineux.The veteran midfielder celebrated his return to the starting line-up by converting a cross from Ashley Cole with two minutes remaining.Ramires had given the Blues a 54th-minute lead but Stephen Ward looked to have salvaged a point for the home side - until Lampard settled the issue.However, it needed an injury-time save from goalkeeper Petr Cech - who tipped over a close-range header from Kevin Doyle - to deny Wolves a point.Victory enabled Chelsea to end a four-game run without a win and, temporarily at least, pushed them back into fourth spot with Arsenal not in action until this evening.Villas-Boas would have taken heart from the performance of Fernando Torres, who started in the absence of the injured Didier Drogba and Daniel Sturridge.The former Liverpool player looked sharp and committed throughout the 90 minutes and there were signs of him returning to his best.Juan Mata also impressed in the centre of the park but Wolves' battling spirit meant they were always in contention with winger Adam Hammill causing plenty of problems.An early slip by Jose Bosingwa allowed David Edwards a shot at goal inside the first 20 seconds but it lacked power and Cech was able to save comfortably low to his right.A mix-up between Wolves defenders Christophe Berra and Ward allowed Torres to play in Mata but his cross-shot failed to hit the target.Torres was looking confident despite not scoring since October 23 and picked out the run into the box of Lampard.It needed Richard Stearman to make a fine tackle to deny the England midfielder a clear-cut chance.Lampard became the first player to be booked, for a sliding tackle on Hammill. The Wolves winger also went into referee Peter Walton's notebook for his challenge on Ashley Cole.Wolves midfielder Karl Henry was booked for tripping Torres on the edge of his box. Then Doyle was cautioned after throwing the ball at Cole after he had been upended by the England left-backHammill's free-kick was perfectly flighted for Johnson, whose header flicked the post.It became five yellow cards in eight minutes when Romeu brought down Hammill, who took took the free-kick himself. Edwards found himself unmarked six yards out but directed his header past the post.Read

Wolves: Frimpong and Jonnson in the frame for Chelsea

NEW signings Emmanuel Frimpong and Eggert Jonsson will both be in the squad for today’s clash with Chelsea. Read

Wolves: Mick McCarthy says there are signs of improvement despite "worst" performance

MICK McCarthy is hoping his troops pick up where they left off on Saturday when they take on Chelsea this afternoon. Read

Bolton 1 Wolves 1: Gregg Evans's player ratings and match stats

Player ratings and match stats for Bolton v WolvesRead

Bolton 1 Wolves 1: Gregg Evans's big match verdict

IT’S not often a manager is pleased with a point against the bottom club. Expectations are high and fans are even more desperate for success. Read

Stud Marks: Wolves's Mick McCarthy lowers the tone at post-Arsenal press conference

MICK McCarthy entertained the press with his quirky replies to questions fired at him during his post-match press conference at the Emirates Stadium. Read

West Midland clubs star in football nostalgia book

REMEMBER when Blues had a kit like a German flag and when the Trinity Road stand stood tall at Villa Park?Read

Aston Villa and Birmingham City players dominate Midlands Team of the Week

Six Aston Villa players and four Birmingham City players are in this week's Team of the Week after both sides recorded impressive victories. Read

Arsenal midfielder signs for Wolves

Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong will join Wolves on loan from January 1 until the end of the season, the north London club have confirmed on their website.Read

Bolton 1 Wolves 1: Full time report

Sam Ricketts marked his return from more than 10 months out injured with a superb goal for Bolton but it was not enough to prevent the Trotters beginning 2012 at the bottom of the Barclays Premier League table as Wolves hit back to earn a point.Read

Bolton 1 Wolves 0: Half time report

Sam Ricketts marked his return from more than 10 months out injured in the perfect way with a superb goal to give Bolton a much-needed lead at half-time against fellow Barclays Premier League strugglers Wolves.Read

Birmingham Mail Sport Review of the Year 2011

The Birmingham Mail sport writers take a look back at the highlights of 2011Read

Wolves: Mick McCarthy explains his thoughts behind Milijas red card

THE failed appeal of Nenad Milijas’ sending off has left Mick McCarthy a frustrated man.Read

Steven Fletcher

Wolves: Steven Fletcher aims to put one over on old boss Owen Coyle

STEVEN Fletcher is hoping to inflict further misery on his old boss Owen Coyle by adding to his recent run of goals.Read

Nenad Milijas

Wolves: Threadbare side for Mick McCarthy

WOLVES are running low on numbers after Nenad Milijas’ red card appeal was dismissed by the Football Association.Read

Bolton News give us their lowdown ahead of Wolves clash

GREGG Evans caught up with Bolton News sports reporter Marc Iles for the latest on the Trotters...Read

Steven Fletcher

Wolves: Why Scotland need Steven Fletcher

COLIN Cameron feels Scotland are missing out on Steven Fletcher’s talent.Read

Flashback: MAY 14 & 17, 1995 BOLTON 3 WOLVES 2 (aggregate score)

BOLTON came out on top when the two Wanderers met in the two-legged 1995 play-off semi-final. Read

Bolton v Wolves: The stats

Here's a look at the key stats ahead of the match between Bolton and Wolves. Read