"We would rather not be in your assessment, but we are, and it is our responsibility, and that's why we need another reaction," said Thomas Tuchel ahead of his side's match with Wolves. Giving up a two-goal lead at Stamford Bridge is probably not what he had in mind.
However, it reinforced the point that the Blues, for now, are in a battle to secure their place in next season's Champions League and also that it is a situation of their own making. Chelsea have only defeated Southampton and West Ham in the Premier League since returning from the international break and have recorded defeats to Brentford, Everton and Arsenal. It has not been a convincing end to the season thus far.
Nevertheless, the west London side remains in third position, albeit with local rivals Arsenal and Tottenham on their tails. The Gunners capitalised with a victory over Leeds United, while Spurs managed to record a draw against Liverpool. A relief for Chelsea after Son Heung-min had put Antonio Conte's men ahead.
