AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Chelsea's stuttering start to the season continues as they stay in 14th, and next up for them is Aston Villa at home. As for Bournemouth, they move up into 15th as their wait for a first Premier League win under Iraola continues. They travel to Brighton and Hove Albion next weekend.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
It finishes goalless between Bournemouth and Chelsea. Chelsea hit the woodwork twice, with Jackson striking the bottom of the post in the first half before Sterling struck the underside of the crossbar with a lovely free-kick just after the break. Colwill was alert to poke the rebound of that set-piece in from close range, but the offside flag denied him a first Chelsea goal. Neto and Sanchez were both called upon to make big saves in both halves, and neither team could find a way to break the deadlock.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Chilwell takes a corner short to Sterling before getting it back and clipping it in from the byline. He's looking for Maatsen on the penalty spot, but it's just too high for the Dutchman.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Bournemouth are threatening to counter, and Chilwell clips Cook to stop that from happening. He gets a late yellow card.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
There's a nervy moment as it's passed back to Sanchez, and he holds onto it, trying to direct his team-mates to where he wants them. He sees Solanke's pressing run just in time to clear his lines.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Into the first of eight added minutes here, and Chelsea are racing forward on the counter. It slows down when it gets to Sterling, and the visitors try to pass it into space, allowing Bournemouth to get back into their shape.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
The hosts' final change sees Brooks come on for Christie.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
The game is wide open as both teams go for a late winner here. Billing bursts forward down the left this time and unselfishly tries to square it into the middle, but it flashes through the crowd of players.
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