Pochettino admits Chelsea ‘not good enough’ amid fan fury at defeat

Mauricio Pochettino admitted Chelsea are “not good enough” after they were beaten 4-2 by Wolves in front of a furious home support at Stamford Bridge.

Matheus Cunha’s hat-trick helped earn Gary O’neil’s team a first victory on this ground since 1979.

The hosts meanwhile were booedoffathalf-timeandagain at the final whistle, with fans directing their anger at both the players and their manager following a 10th league defeat in 23 games this season.

“I think we are all not good enough at the moment, that’s the reality,” said Pochettino. “Myself also. I’m the first responsible for the situation. What we were showing today was that we are not good enough. I agree 100 per cent.

“I think we are all responsible. But the players need to take responsibility also. At the moment we are not matching the history of the club. We need to accept that and to be critical but we cannot give up.”

Rasmus Hojlund celebrated his 21st birthday in style as the summer signing’s fine opener and a brace from fellow young gun Alejandro Garnacho fired Manchesterunitedtoa3-0win against West Ham.

However, the win was soured by a knee injury that “doesn’t look good” for defender Lisandro Martinez and United boss Erik ten Hag is praying the centre-backhasavoideda“personal disaster”.

The 26-year-old looked crestfallen after being forced off on justhisfourthappearancesince returning from four months out with a foot issue.

In the other Sunday match, a Callum Hudson-odoi equaliser helped Nottingham Forest draw 1-1 at Bournemouth, who hadledthroughjustinkluivert.