Chelsea fans have joked that Raheem Sterling has ruined their Christmas after he missed a glorious three-on-one opportunity.
The forward has made a career out of being one of the Premier League's most effective attacking stars, but his poor judgement proved costly against Wolves on Christmas Eve.
Dispossessing Joao Gomes in his own half, Sterling had a clear run at the Wolves goal and was joined by Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson, giving the Blues a three vs one situation in their favour.
But as Sterling approached the penalty area, he opted to shoot at goal rather than passing to a teammate, allowing Jose Sa to make a save to keep the game goalless.
Had he chosen to pass to Palmer or Broja, Chelsea would have almost certainly taken a 1-0 lead at half-time.
These mistakes happen in football and so Sterling's blunder shouldn't be treated with too much vitriol, but taking to social media, some Chelsea fans have joked that the 29-year-old has spoiled Christmas.
One fan wrote: «Sterling ruined Christmas.»
Another said: «Mudryk on for Sterling immediately, Christmas is ruined!»
A third commented: «Somebody tell Sterling Christmas is a season of giving. Pass it.»
«3 on 1 and Sterling missed, Merry Christmas,» added another supporter.
How have Chelsea not scored here?!
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