Chelsea started their new era under Thomas Tuchel on Wednesday with a disappointing goalless draw against Wolves as Manchester United eyed top spot in the Premier League. Club owner Roman Abramovich handed the 47-year-old a brief to revive the fortunes of a team that had lost five of their previous eight Premier League games. Pep Guardiola’s side moved one point clear at the top of the Premier League on Tuesday after a 5-0 win at struggling West Brom. In one of the most open Premier League races for many years, just nine points separated City from seventh-placed Everton before Wednesday’s games. Champions Liverpool, who have taken just three points from their past five Premier League matches, are at Tottenham on Thursday.

Source: Punch January 27, 2021 20:16 UTC