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Chelsea vs Bournemouth as it happened: Eden Hazard and Pedro score as Maurizio Sarri's continues unbeaten start

Relive all the action from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea beat Bournemouth

Nathan Jacobs
Saturday 01 September 2018 11:48 EDT
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Chelsea Manager Maurizio Sarri says he's really happy with Ruben Loftus Cheek ahead of their Premier League clash against Bournemouth

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Life at Stamford Bridge has started very promisingly for Maurizio Sarri, who has guided Chelsea to three wins in their opening Premier League matches.

Chelsea, however, will not be taking Bournemouth lightly, having lost to them twice at home in their last three league meetings in west London.

Eddie Howe could hand Jefferson Lerma his Premier League debut and will welcome back Adam Smith, who returns from suspension, as they look to maintain their unbeaten start.

We'll have all the latest from Stamford Bridge and around the Premier League:


Preview

What time does it start?

Kick off at Stamford Bridge is at 15:00 BST

Where can I watch it?

Live coverage will not be shown in the UK as the game falls in the football television blackout, but you can follow live coverage on the Independent. Highlights are available on Match of the Day on BBC One at 22:20 BST.

Past three meetings

31 January 2018, Premier League – Chelsea 0 Bournemouth 3 (Wilson, Stanislas, Ake)

20 December 2017, Carabao Cup – Chelsea 2 (Willian, Morata) Bournemouth 1 (Gosling)

28 October 2017, Premier League – Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 1 (Hazard)

Premier League form guide

Chelsea: WWW

Bournemouth: WWD

Odds

Chelsea to win: 3/10

Bournemouth to win: 9/1

Draw: 5/1

Prediction

Chelsea 2-0 Bournemouth

26 mins: Gray takes another pot shot, this time from about 30 yards out but it sails over the bar. 

Liverpool forced to think a tad more. 

Nathan Jacobs1 September 2018 12:57

31 mins: Leicester continue to probe but the majority of shots are from long range and aren't troubling the back line or the keeper. 

Nathan Jacobs1 September 2018 13:02

36 mins: Little else happening here. Sorry to say. 

Nathan Jacobs1 September 2018 13:08

Doesn't look impressed, does he? 

Nathan Jacobs1 September 2018 13:08

CHANCE! Salah tests Kasper Schmeichel, curling his left footed attempt from the edge of the box to the bottom right. 

Corner Liverpool. 

Nathan Jacobs1 September 2018 13:13

It's eerily quiet at King Power.

Nathan Jacobs1 September 2018 13:14

GOAL! (Firmino, 44) Leicester 0-2 Liverpool 

And can you blame the crowd? They've been the second best side and Liverpool double their lead just before the break.

A corner is whipped in and Firmino beats Maddison to the ball and heads unmarked into the Leicester net. 

Nathan Jacobs1 September 2018 13:16

HALF TIME: Leicester 0-2 Liverpool 

The Reds are in cruise control and take in a two goal advantage into the second half. 

They're still yet to concede in the Premier League this season and are just going from strength to strength. 

Nathan Jacobs1 September 2018 13:17

 Boring Boring Milner... 

Nathan Jacobs1 September 2018 13:21

 I shouldn't type anything, should I? 

Of course Firmino scores! 

Nathan Jacobs1 September 2018 13:25

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