Chelsea clinched a dramatic 1-0 win over Bournemouth, with substitute Christopher Nkunku netting a late goal in a match that set a Premier League record for yellow cards—an astonishing 14 were issued. Despite Bournemouth's aggressive and dominant display, their inability to capitalize on key chances proved costly.
Bournemouth’s record signing, Evanilson, had a golden opportunity to score his first Premier League goal but saw his penalty saved by Chelsea’s Robert Sanchez.
Despite dominating the game and creating several chances, including two strikes off the woodwork by Marcus Tavernier and Ryan Christie, the hosts were unable to break the deadlock.
Chelsea, however, made the most of their few opportunities. Christopher Nkunku latched onto a perfectly timed through-ball from debutant Jadon Sancho, slotting the ball past Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers in the dying moments to secure the win.
The result propels Chelsea up to seventh place in the table as they prepare for a crucial clash against West Ham next Saturday. Bournemouth, currently in 11th, will look to bounce back against Liverpool later that day. Despite the defeat, their performance suggests they could soon find themselves earning points if they can sharpen their finishing in front of goal.
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