Premier League: Conor Coady scores late EQUALISER in a 2-2 draw as Wolves snatch crucial points from CHELSEA: Lukaku scores a brace, Watch Chelsea vs Wolves HIGHLIGHTS

Todd Boehly, who leads the consortium that will complete a takeover later this month, was in attendance at Stamford Bridge as Romelu Lukaku scored his first Premier League goals since a 1-1 draw with Brighton and Hove Albion on December 29 to put the hosts 2-0 up before the hour mark.

Timo Werner thought he had given Chelsea the lead shortly after the half-hour mark, yet his strike was ruled out for a push on Romain Saiss. The Blues were denied again seven minutes before the interval when Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s close-range finish was chalked off for offside following a lengthy VAR review.

Premier League: Wolves snatch crucial points from CHELSEA

Lukaku put the hosts ahead in the 56th minute, the Belgium international slotting home from the spot after he had been brought down in the area by Saiss. His second came just 138 seconds later courtesy of a whipped strike from 20 yards after he had been played in by Christian Pulisic’s pass.

Trincao thundered a wonderful strike into Edouard Mendy’s top-right corner from just outside the area in the 79th minute to reduce the deficit. Coady then sent the travelling supporters into raptures with a close-range header deep into added time.

Lukaku ends top-flight drought

It has been a hugely disappointing return to Stamford Bridge for Lukaku, but he looked sharp here and was rewarded with his first Premier League goals of 2022. That double means he is now Chelsea’s outright top scorer in all competitions this season with 14 goals.

What’s next?

Both sides are in Premier League action again on Wednesday, with Chelsea away to Leeds United and Wolves hosting title-chasing Manchester City.