Wolverhampton Wanderers delivered a remarkable performance to defeat Chelsea 4-2 at Stamford Bridge, casting further doubts on Mauricio Pochettino's future with the Blues languishing in 11th place in the Premier League, alarmingly closer to the relegation zone than to European qualification spots.

Chelsea initially took the lead with Cole Palmer's 10th goal of the Premier League season, offering a glimmer of hope amidst a turbulent period for the club. However, their joy was short-lived as Wolves, led by the sensational Matheus Cunha, staged a stunning comeback to secure victory.

Cunha, the former Atletico Madrid forward, exploited Chelsea's defensive frailties to complete a memorable hat-trick, highlighting the Blues' ongoing crisis.

Despite their early advantage, Chelsea's vulnerabilities were soon exposed. Cunha's equalizer, which took a deflection off Thiago Silva, signaled the start of Chelsea's unraveling.

Wolverhampton's resurgence continued with a second goal courtesy of a deflection off Axel Disasi, before Cunha further compounded Chelsea's misery with two more goals, the third from the penalty spot after drawing a foul from Malo Gusto.

Chelsea's defensive woes were evident as they conceded four goals, underscoring a season of underperformance exacerbated by injuries, lack of form from key signings, and a reliance on youth.

Pressure on Pochettino

The defeat marks a continuation of a worrying trend for Chelsea, with more defeats than wins in the Premier League and a defense that has now conceded more goals than the team has scored across the league season.

The victory was a significant achievement for Wolves, who not only completed a league double over Chelsea for the first time since the 1974-75 season but also secured their first win at Stamford Bridge in any competition since 1979.

Pedro Neto's exceptional performance and Cunha's clinical finishing were standout aspects of a Wolves team that appears to be finding form under Gary O'Neil.

For Chelsea, this latest defeat represents a nadir in a season already filled with disappointment. With European qualification looking increasingly unlikely and only the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool offering a potential silver lining, the pressure on Pochettino and the Chelsea hierarchy intensifies.

The Blues now face a critical period as they seek to salvage something from a season rapidly spiraling out of control.

As Wolves celebrate a memorable victory, Chelsea are left to reflect on a week to forget and the daunting task of regrouping ahead of their remaining fixtures. With their Premier League campaign in jeopardy and European aspirations fading, the Blues must find a way to navigate through this turbulent period.