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
Zakaria is back on his feet and will be able to carry on after going through the necessary checks.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Billing swung a corner into the box and Zakaria crashed into Moore as he tried to stay with his man. He's down receiving treatment for a head injury.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Silva has been struggling with a knee injury for a little while in this game already, and he's just been to the sidelines to receive treatment after the goal. He's coming back on, and Chelsea will be hoping he'll be able to stay on the pitch.
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