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Chelsea Grabs a Late Victory in a Tense Match Against Bournemouth

In a dramatic Premier League encounter, Chelsea snatched a late 1-0 win against Bournemouth thanks to an 86th-minute goal from substitute Christopher Nkunku. Bournemouth hit the woodwork twice and missed a penalty, but Chelsea secured the win, continuing their strong away form.

A Game of Missed Chances for Bournemouth

Bournemouth came out firing and nearly took the lead just four minutes in, as Marcus Tavernier’s powerful strike crashed against the crossbar. Their first-half pressure earned a penalty after Fofana’s mistake, but Evanilson’s shot was saved by Chelsea’s key goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez.

Ryan Christie and Tavernier came close to scoring but were denied by the woodwork. Bournemouth’s manager, Andoni Iraola, likely felt frustrated by those missed chances.

Chelsea’s Late Resurgence

Despite being second-best for much of the match, Chelsea found a way to win. In the 86th minute, Jadon Sancho, making his debut for the Blues after a deadline-day loan from Manchester United, delivered a slick pass to Nkunku. The French forward showed his strength and poise, muscling past Bournemouth’s defenders before calmly slotting the ball into the bottom corner. This marked Nkunku’s first Premier League goal of the season and secured Chelsea’s hard-fought victory. 

The game set a Premier League record with 14 yellow cards—six for Bournemouth and eight for Chelsea. Though it wasn’t an overly aggressive match, it certainly was physical, with both teams pushing the limits.

Reflecting on the Season So Far

Chelsea’s win moves them up to seventh in the Premier League table. The team has won both away games this season, showing promise after a mixed start. Bournemouth, meanwhile, suffered their first defeat after an unbeaten three-match run.

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Bournemouth may have come close to breaking the deadlock, but it was Chelsea’s substitutes who made the difference. With Sancho and Nkunku combining for the decisive goal, this match highlighted the importance of depth and resilience in soccer.

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