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
Solanke cuts out Zakaria's loose pass and Bournemouth work it out to the right as they break forward. Smith is running onto it to lift in a cross, but Cucurella makes another important block.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
GOOD SAVE! Another quick break from Chelsea sees Mount cut inside from the left to get to the edge of the box. He takes it on himself by drilling a low shot towards the near bottom corner, but Travers pushes it wide.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth are trying to make something happen, but it's just not working for them in the final third. Billing whips a cross into the box, but doesn't get it anywhere near Solanke or Moore.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
There's another short break in play after Cucurella is fouled by Cook and the Spaniard's boot has been ripped in the process. The kit man runs to find a replacement and the game can now carry on.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
SAVE! Mount takes a heavy touch and Anthony latches onto the loose ball. He drags it around the Chelsea man before hitting a shot from the edge of the box. It's deflected, but Kepa holds onto it.
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