Bournemouth vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result and final score after late Christopher Nkunku goal
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AFC Bournemouth couldn’t quite keep Chelsea at bay to claim a point in the Premier League on Saturday evening as a late Christopher Nkunku goal settled the match.
Both sides were well-matched in terms of endeavour and spells of attacking intent in the game, but while the Cherries missed their best chance - an Evanilson penalty saved by Robert Sanchez, after the goalkeeper had tripped the forward - the Blues had the artillery off the bench to ensure they could always have the potential to sneak one more opening. After Jadon Sancho came on for an impressive debut at half time, Joao Felix and then Nkunku also came on to give Bournemouth different problems - and the Frenchman found a way through late on.
Spinning in the box after a Sancho pass, Nkunku held off the last defender and coolly found the bottom corner with a low finish, giving Chelsea a hard-fought away win and a clean sheet to boot. That aside, the match was notable as a record-breaker for the most yellow cards shown in the Premier League era, 14 to players as well as carding both benches.
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AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Madueke is coming for the ball and trying to make things happen but Bournemouth are forcing Chelsea backwards.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Cucurella gets himself into an altercation off the ball but after having a word the referee waves play on.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Good save from Sanchez! The goalkeeper does well to divert Kluivert's close-range strike away from goal.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
This game is becoming end-to-end and being played at a high intensity. Be interesting to see if this can be sustained for the full 90 minutes.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Fofana, Madueke and Palmer try to combine in the penalty area with some intricate passes when a cross or shot on goal might have been a better option.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Christie is the first player to be booked for a late challenge on Palmer.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Fast counter-attacking football from Bournemouth but Tavernier can't provide the finish. It is a weak final effort which Sanchez gratefully accepts.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Zabarnyi concedes a cheap corner when he had more time than he thought to clear the ball. Chelsea though can't take advantage and Madueke's wild attempt goes out for a throw-in.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Semenyo likes a shot on goal as only Haaland has had more attempts than him in the Premier League this season.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Tavernier charges forward and finds Christie who passes the ball onto Semenyo who tries his luck but his effort drags wide of the post.
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