Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Chelsea FC 2 - 1 AFC Bournemouth
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
18:05
Chelsea have done it! They beat Bournemouth 2-1 and will potentially play Europa League football next year. Who would have thought that in December 2023? Not many people, but credit to Pochettino and everyone at Chelsea. They rode their luck at times with Bournemouth edging them 2.15 to 1 in xG, but a Caicedo wonder goal from the halfway line got Chelsea underway and, despite Semenyo having chances, Sterling put Chelsea 2-0 up. Unal thought he closed the deficit but it went down as a Badiashile own goal. Solanke applied late pressure on Chelsea but they managed the game well and will play European football next year. Thanks for joining us and goodbye.
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17:59
FULL-TIME: Chelsea 2-1 Bournemouth
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17:59
Wow this is a lively end to the game. Solanke now has a chance to dent Chelsea's hopes but again his shot has power but no accuracy. It goes well over.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
17:57
OH WOW! Gallagher could have won it but no. He gets the ball in the box but his goalwards shot is saved incredibly by Neto.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
17:57
Chelsea's management of the game will please Pochettino because they have struggled to keep hold of leads throughout the season. The Burnley and Sheffield United draws spring to mind, but they are coping for now.
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17:54
Wow! A hefty chunk of added time to end the season. Seven minutes for Bournemouth to find an equaliser.
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17:52
Palmer is coming off to huge applause and it is only fair. The Premier League Young Player of the Season makes way for Casadei and what a season for the Chelsea midfielder.
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17:52
This will suit Chelsea right now as they are managing the game pretty well. Neither shot has had an attempt on goal in the last five minutes as Europa League football looks likely for Chelsea now, depending on next week's FA Cup final.
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17:50
Substitution Cole Jermaine Palmer Cesare Casadei
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
17:48
OH NO! What a chance for Solanke. He could have levelled it but he slashed his shot wide, what a shocking effort.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
17:48
Senesi's last real involvement in the game was the yellow card as he is replaced by Kelly. The Englishman might be playing his last game for Bournemouth with his contract coming up in the summer.
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17:47
Substitution Marcos Nicolás Senesi Barón Lloyd Casius Kelly
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17:45
Senesi is in the book for a cynical foul, the game seems to be getting away from Bournemouth and that won't help.
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17:43
It is Gusto's birthday today and there is no better way to celebrate than with a card. Although I am sure he would hope it was after the game as he is booked for time wasting
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17:42
Yellow Card Marcos Nicolás Senesi Barón
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17:42
It is Gusto's birthday today and there is no better way to celebrate than with a card. Although I am sure he would hope it was after the game as he is booked for a poor tackle.
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17:40
Yellow Card Malo Arthur Gusto
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
17:39
Caicedo has been everywhere this game and has come into his own in recent weeks, after a struggling season. He has snapped into tackles and been quick to find a teammate, winning the most tackles today.
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17:36
Bournemouth have back-to-back corners but can find no success as Chelsea cleared the first one and defended equally as well on the second attempt. Neither side has had any joy from set-pieces today, but for now, that will probably suit Chelsea.
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17:34
Aarons has had a quiet afternoon and was caught out by Sterling for the goal. His afternoon has come to an end and Scott comes on, it is a sign of intent for Iraola.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
17:34
Unal just had his goal taken off him and given to Badiashile and is now taken off. That is a rough couple of minutes as Billing replaces him.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
17:32
Four minutes after coming on Nkunku could have put Chelsea in dreamland. He meets the cross well and has so much time but hits his header just over the bar.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
17:32
Substitution Maximillian James Aarons Alex Jay Scott
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
17:32
Substitution Enes Ünal Philip Anyanwu Billing
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
17:32
The Goal Accreditation Panel has awarded Unal's goal as an own goal to Badiashile. I am sure neither player is happy with that.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
17:30
Caicedo also went down and is coming off in a triple change for Chelsea. Ugochukwu is now on.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
17:30
Sterling's goal remains the difference right now, and it could potentially be his last game in a Blues shirt. He comes off for Nkunku who has had a tough start to his Chelsea career but hopes to remain injury free from now on.
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17:28
Gusto was bright in his first start since his injury against Brighton and he is coming on here seeing if he can get another assist for Madueke. Quite a defensive choice for Mauricio Pochettino.
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17:27
Despite Chelsea's lead, Bournemouth have dominated the xG, with Chelsea having 0.46 to the Cherries' 1.24. They need to start converting that to actual substance if they want to get anything out of this game.
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17:25
Substitution Moisés Isaac Caicedo Corozo Lesley Chimuanya Ugochukwu
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17:25
Substitution Raheem Shaquille Sterling Christopher Alan Nkunku
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17:25
Substitution Chukwunonso Tristan Madueke Malo Arthur Gusto
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
17:24
Tavernier had a good moment in the first half but struggled to really get involved in the game and made way for Ouattara.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
17:23
Iraola is bringing on the big guns now with Solanke coming on for Kluivert, who has had a good first season in England since his move from Bournemouth.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
17:22
Chelsea will feel hard done by with that goal but have done well to just keep possession and try to nullify any Bournemouth momentum after the goal.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
17:22
Substitution Marcus Joseph Tavernier Dango Aboubacar Faissal Ouattara
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17:22
Substitution Justin Dean Kluivert Dominic Ayodele Solanke-Mitchell
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
17:20
THAT DIDN'T TAKE LONG! BOURNEMOUTH MAKE IT 2-1! Unal controls a cross and then cuts inside of Cucurella to shoot. His strike flicked off Badiashile and beat Petrovic as Bournemouth quickly respond.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
17:18
Gallagher has been industrial today and he tries to clip the ball into the box but again Bournemouth have defended well from the wide area. Chelsea have their fourth corner kick but they are struggling to make it count right now.
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17:12
Goal Enes Ünal
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
17:10
Assist Cole Jermaine Palmer
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Goal Raheem Shaquille Sterling
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
17:10
It is a positive start for Bournemouth after the break. They won a corner after Semenyo's through-ball was intercepted well. The Cherries couldn't make the most of the corner as it was cleared at the front post.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
17:09
We are back underway here at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:57
Caicedo's goal was the furthest scored since Wayne Rooney's strike for Everton against West Ham in 2017. It is unlikely that they will get another goal that way but if they could find a more clinical pass they would find themselves with even more goals. Bournemouth have seen little of the ball but have had three good chances, and if they can continue to get Semenyo and Tavernier in good positions then they could get some joy in the next half.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:55
Chelsea find themselves ahead in spectacular fashion. It was a rare goal and a rare goalscorer as Caicedo punished Neto's poor clearance and lofted a shot from the halfway line. It was an incredible way to put Chelsea ahead, who remain in sixth with the victory. They could have benefitted from better passes from Palmer and Jackson in the final third, but they remain slightly ahead. Semenyo has had the best chances for Bournemouth but again has failed to hit the target or has been matched by Petrovic.
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16:51
HALF-TIME: Chelsea 1-0 Bournemouth
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:50
Tavernier is causing problems for Chelsea's defence, making his way into the box before trying to find the bottom corner, but Petrovic does well to deny the Englishman.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:49
There are four minutes of added time in the first-half.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:47
Madueke is enjoying himself and he tries to test Neto but it was a poor effort and the Brazilian sees the shot fly wide.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:47
Chelsea are dominating the ball again and they haven't let Bournemouth have a sniff really. It has been measured with and without the ball. For Chelsea fans it is a shame that it has taken till gameweek 38 to see this.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:42
The game has fallen slightly flat with chances as half-time approaches, the Blues have had a couple of chances on the counter-attack but Caicedo is getting urged by the crowd to shoot no matter where he gets the ball. Why not he has the magic touch today.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:42
Bournemouth attack! A cross is delivered in and Unal has a chance to divert the cross goalwards, but it is a poor effort from the Turkish forward.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:42
Again, Chelsea find themselves in a positive position outside the box, this time with Jackson but the situation is defended well by Bournemouth, who clear their lines for a corner. Although it comes to nothing - Gallagher hit it straight into the first man.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:40
Caicedo's goal remains the difference in this match, and what a way to score your first goal for the club. He had one ruled out against Spurs at the start of the season but finally gets to celebrate at the end of the season. It is an important goal for Chelsea's top six hopes as well.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:40
Chelsea are playing beautiful stuff right now and have moved the ball from Petrovic to Bournemouth's box. but it was intercepted just at the right time, with the Cherries putting it out for a corner.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:40
That was a quite sensational effort from Caicedo. He has not always found his best form this season, but what a way to end the campaign for the midfielder. Can the Blues kick on now?
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:38
Chalobah races down the line and tries to find Jackson in the centre but Senesi hacks the ball away for a corner. Still no sign of goal for the hosts, and their hopes of finishing fifth may have taken a hit, with Spurs leading in their game.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:38
Free-kick to Chelsea. Christie is overly aggressive in the tackle and referee Anthony Taylor was in a good position to call a foul.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:38
Semenyo has Bournemouth's opening chance, but he drives a shot straight down the throat of Petrovic. He could have perhaps done better with that one.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:38
The atmosphere is great, especially when Thiago Silva touches the ball. What a servant he has been for Chelsea.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:38
Semenyo has been the man at the end of all of Bournemouth's chance so far but can't add the finishing touch. He takes a touch then unleashes a wild shot over the bar.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:37
It is a strong start for Chelsea and Jackson who took a delightful touch then drove a shot that was flicked past the post by Neto.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:37
We are underway here at Stamford Bridge!
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:37
Well, for one last time at Stamford Bridge this season kick-off is fast approaching and Chelsea will be keen to put the pressure on their north London rivals Tottenham, with a win against Bournemouth today.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:37
With Chelsea’s misfortune around a full-back getting a red card, Bournemouth have their own suspended full-back returning. Kerkez missed the last three games after his red card against Wolves and he has been impressive in his first season in England. Luis Sinisterra and Ryan Fredericks remain out and Iraola has benched top goalscorer Solanke for Unal.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:37
It is an emotional day for Chelsea, who say goodbye to Thiago Silva; he won the Champions League with them in his four-year spell at the club but will be going back to Fluminense after this farewell game. As for the rest of the squad, well James got a rash red card in Chelsea’s 2-1 win against Brighton meaning he won’t be featuring and Mudryk also misses the game due to concussion protocols, so Sterling takes his place.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:35
Subs: Philip Billing, Romain Faivre, James Hill, Lloyd Kelly, Dango Ouattara, Alex Scott, Adam Smith, Dominic Solanke, Marc Travers.
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16:35
BOURNEMOUTH (4-2-3-1): Neto; Max Aarons, Ilya Zabarnyi, Marcos Senesi, Milos Kerkez; Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook; Antoine Semenyo, Justin Kluivert, Marcus Tavernier, Enes Unal.
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16:35
Subs: Marcus Bettinelli, Cesare Casadei, Carney Chukwuemeka, Levi Colwill, Axel Disasi, Alfie Gilchrist, Malo Gusto, Christopher Nkunku, Lesley Ugochukwu.
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16:35
CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Djordje Petrovic; Trevoh Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Benoit Badiashile, Marc Cucurella; Moises Caicedo, Conor Gallagher; Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Raheem Sterling; Nicolas Jackson.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:35
If people thought Chelsea’s start to the season as bad then imagine being a Bournemouth fan. It took them until the ninth Premier League to win but since then they haven’t looked back and have been incredible under Andoni Iraola, who was put up for manager of the season. The Cherries have little to fight for bar a potential top-half finish and a chance to spoil Chelsea’s Europa League hopes.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:35
Chelsea have turned the ship around since their horror start to the campaign and could potentially end up in fifth. If you asked a Chelsea fan if that was likely after their 5-0 drubbing against Arsenal, they probably would have laughed at you. The Blues do need Tottenham to lose to Sheffield United and then beat Bournemouth, but we have seen stranger things this season. On the flip side, a loss and Newcastle win could see them fall down a place.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:33
CAICEDO! WHAT A GOAL FROM THE HALFWAY LINE! Caicedo pounces on Neto's poor clearance and lobs the Brazilian from just inside Bournemouth's half. It is an incredible goal and what a way to take the lead. It's 1-0 to Chelsea.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:30
Yellow Card Miloš Kerkez
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16:28
Yellow Card Marc Cucurella Saseta
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16:28
Yellow Card Antoine Serlom Semenyo
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16:28
Welcome to live coverage of Chelsea v Bournemouth.
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16:26
Foul by Benoît Badiashile (Chelsea).
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:24
Attempt saved. Enes Ünal (Bournemouth) header from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Milos Kerkez with a cross.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:23
Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Illia Zabarnyi.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:23
Attempt blocked. Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked. Assisted by Benoît Badiashile.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:23
Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Illia Zabarnyi.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:20
Attempt missed. Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a corner.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:20
Corner, Bournemouth. Conceded by Marc Cucurella.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:18
Goal! Chelsea 1, Bournemouth 0. Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea) right footed shot from more than 35 yards to the top right corner.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:15
Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Illia Zabarnyi.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:15
Attempt missed. Conor Gallagher (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Moisés Caicedo following a fast break.
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16:15
Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:10
Foul by Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth).
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16:10
Marc Cucurella (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:10
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:10
Delay in match because of an injury Marc Cucurella (Chelsea).
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:10
Attempt saved. Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Enes Ünal.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:07
Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:03
Attempt missed. Cole Palmer (Chelsea) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Raheem Sterling.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:03
Attempt saved. Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Raheem Sterling.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
16:02
First Half begins.
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15:00
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