Bournemouth vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result and final score
Bournemouth 1-3 Chelsea: Frank Lampard earns his first win back as late goals from Benoit Badiashile and Joao Felix clinch three points
Chelsea claimed their first win under interim manager Frank Lampard with a 3-1 victory at Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday to snap a nine-match winless run in all competitions.
Late goals from Benoit Badiashile and Joao Felix helped Chelsea move up to 11th with 42 points while Bournemouth slipped to 14th, three points behind the London side having played a game more.
Bournemouth had two opportunities to take the lead in the first five minutes but the Chelsea defence stood firm before midfielder Conor Gallagher scored with a well-timed header to give the visitors the lead.
But Chelsea were pegged back when Bournemouth played a delightful sequence of one-touch passes for Ryan Christie to set up Matias Vina, who curled his shot from the edge of the box past Kepa Arrizabalaga and into the top corner.
Late in the second half, Chelsea capitalised on Bournemouth’s weakness on set-pieces this season when Hakim Ziyech delivered the ball from a free kick to the far post where Badiashile beat Neto to score his first goal for the club.
That gave Chelsea a lift and they quickly made it 3-1 to seal the three points when Raheem Sterling went on a driving run into the box before poking the ball to Felix who finished with ease.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Vina lashes into Kepa's arms from way out on the left. For all Chelsea's possession, Bournemouth have been the brighter side.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Chance for Bournemouth! Ouattara swings in a cross from the right. Christie meets it with his head at the far post but can't get his header on target.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Madueke dribbles to the byline and lashes into the side netting from a tight angle.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Mudryk takes another tumble as he enters Bournemouth's box. He doesn't appeal for a penalty. Solanke finds himself in possession but soon gets crowded out.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Chelsea are seeing slightly more of the ball. Bournemouth look promising on the counter-attack though.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Badiashile's direct pass gets cut out by Senesi. It's been quite a crisp and even start to the game.
AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Bournemouth have scored in their last three Premier League games now. They've found form at just the right time to haul themselves out of trouble. The pressure's off now, and they look far more relaxed for it.
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