Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Stamford Bridge
Follow live coverage as Chelsea face AFC Bournemouth today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
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Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Despite taking the lead in spectacular fashion, the Stamford Bridge crowd is rather tame, with Bournemouth's travelling faithful the ones making the noises so far.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Lavia wins the ball back well in the middle of the park, and almost has too much time to make a decision with Palmer and Jackson on running. He finds neither and Bournemouth manage to deal with it.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Jackson gives away a free-kick which is vital in stopping Bournemouth's counter-attack. Huijsen was set to play Ouattara through but Jackson clipped him, and saved Chelsea from a sticky situation.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Palmer hits it and it ends up in Travers' gloves via a deflection from the wall. It was a weak effort by his standards.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Fernandez wins a free-kick in an exciting position for Chelsea. He edges past Cook, who just clips him. Palmer looks interested.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Brooks is on the floor just inside the centre circle, after a clash with Cucurella. It looked unnecessary by the full-back but the Welshman is back on his feet.
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