AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Bournemouth have everybody sitting deep in and around their box as Chelsea push forward again. Gusto finds himself with space through the middle and tries his luck from a long way out, curling it high and wide of the top corner.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Christie does brilliantly to spin away from trouble and, after getting his head up, threads it forward for Kluivert to chase. Sanchez was alert to the danger though, and rushes out of his box to hook it away.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
SAVE! Bournemouth can't clear their lines from a corner and it's slotted through to Jackson at the far post. He pokes it towards goal, and Neto fumbles to save, but reacts quickly to stop Gallagher from getting a tap-in.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Both sides are making a change here, starting with Chelsea. Mudryk is taken off, with Palmer on for him.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Substitution Dango Aboubacar Faissal Ouattara Justin Dean Kluivert
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Kerkez has his arms around Sterling as he tries to stop him from spinning in behind. They go down in a tangle, and the left-back is booked for the challenge.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Chelsea are back to keeping possession as they patiently try to pass their way upfield. Bournemouth are sticking tight to them and making it difficult.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Gusto got in a tangle with Christie before that last Bournemouth chance, and he stayed down holding his calf as it played out. He now receives treatment, and he'll be able to carry on.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
WIDE! Chelsea are all over the place at the back as Bournemouth up the pressure, and Kerkez drills a dangerous low cross into the box. It misses Solanke, and Silva puts his foot through a clearance that hits Tavernier and rolls just wide of the post.
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