Chelsea vs Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Chelsea 2-0 Bournemouth: Kai Havertz and Mason Mount scored for the Blues in the first half at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea returned to winning ways as they scored early to ensure a 2-0 home triumph over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge in their first Premier League victory since mid-October.
Kai Havertz and Mason Mount both netted in the first half of a dominant performance but the home side will feel they could have won by a bigger margin given the possession they enjoyed and chances they created.
Reece James returned to the Chelsea team after recovering from a knee injury in October which ruled him out of the World Cup but he was subbed off before the hour mark with another injury.
The Blues did end a run of five league matches without a victory though and moved up one place in the league standings to eighth. Bournemouth have now lost four of their past five Premier League matches and remain in 14th.
Relive all the action with our live blog below:
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
The teams are out on the pitch now, with kick-off just moments away!
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Chelsea have lost three of their last five Premier League home games against Bournemouth (W2) - since the start of 2015-16, they've only lost more at Stamford Bridge against Liverpool and Manchester City (four each).
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
O'Neil makes just three changes from their EFL Cup loss to Newcastle last time out. They're boosted by the return of their captain Kelly at the back, with Lerma also shaking off an injury to start alongside Stacey. Christie and Anthony both drop to the bench.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Potter makes eight changes to the side that lost their last Premier League outing to Newcastle in mid-November, with only Koulibaly, Jorginho and Mount retaining their places. Kepa, and James, who has been out since October, are both back from injury, while Zakaria is handed his first league start. Havertz leads the line as Armando Broja is out after suffering a season-ending ACL injury in a friendly.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH SUBS: Cameron Plain, Ben Pearson, Siriki Dembele, Joe Rothwell, Ryan Christie, Jamal Lowe, Emiliano Marcondes, Jaidon Anthony, Jack Stephens.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH STARTING XI (4-4-2): Mark Travers; Adam Smith, Marcos Senesi, Lloyd Kelly, Jordan Zemura; Jack Stacey, Lewis Cook, Jefferson Lerma, Philip Billing; Dominic Solanke, Kieffer Moore.
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