Chelsea vs Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Chelsea 2-0 Bournemouth: Kai Havertz and Mason Mount scored for the Blues in the first half at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea returned to winning ways as they scored early to ensure a 2-0 home triumph over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge in their first Premier League victory since mid-October.
Kai Havertz and Mason Mount both netted in the first half of a dominant performance but the home side will feel they could have won by a bigger margin given the possession they enjoyed and chances they created.
Reece James returned to the Chelsea team after recovering from a knee injury in October which ruled him out of the World Cup but he was subbed off before the hour mark with another injury.
The Blues did end a run of five league matches without a victory though and moved up one place in the league standings to eighth. Bournemouth have now lost four of their past five Premier League matches and remain in 14th.
Relive all the action with our live blog below:
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
WIDE! It's a brilliant cross in from Smith on the right this time, and Solanke rises highest on the edge of the six-yard box. He glances the header on, but it flies just wide of the far post.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth have a good, late chance here after Zemura is tripped just outside the box. Anthony stands over it and curls his shot over the wall, but it's straight down the middle at Kepa, who parries it away.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth are still pushing to try and pull a goal back, but their final pass is letting them down. Zemura gets away down the left, but can't pick out a team-mate again.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Anthony plays a one-two with Zemura from the corner, but none of the Bournemouth players are offering themselves up as an option. It's eventually passed to Cook, who is a long way out, and his low shot is blocked by Jorginho.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth win another corner, and Christie swings a dangerous cross into the crowded six-yard box. Kepa comes out to punch it away and is fouled in the process.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Substitution Raheem Shaquille Sterling Trevoh Thomas Chalobah
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Third change for Bournemouth now, and it's Moore that's making way for Dembele.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
BLOCK! Chelsea scramble to get the ball away after another spell of Bournemouth pressure, and Havertz leads the charge down the left. He chooses to pull it back for Gallagher, who sets himself before hitting the shot, but Kelly blocks it.
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