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Your support makes all the difference.An 84th-minute Eden Hazard goal, that spun into the net after a heavy deflection, earned Chelsea a place in the League Cup semi-finals after a 1-0 win over Bournemouth in an entertaining tie on Wednesday.
Chelsea had buzzed round the Bournemouth goal for much of the game but it was not until substitute Hazard came on with half an hour to go that they looked creative and decisive enough to break through.
Chelsea had piled on the pressure from the start and there were good chances for Olivier Giroud, Ross Barkley, who forced a diving save from Artur Boruc and Willian, who surged forward from the halfway line after 30 minutes only for Boruc to block his rising shot.
Bournemouth looked dangerous on the break and Callum Wilson ran through on goal in the 17th minute but pulled his shot wide.
A scampering run from Jordon Ibe opened up the Chelsea defence 20 minutes later and Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga had to fly to his left to keep out Lys Mousset's curling shot.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek, playing in a forward role, looked certain to break the deadlock early in the second half after rounding two players but his shot flew inches past Boruc's post.
Chelsea brought on first Pedro then Hazard and it was a combination of the Spaniard and Belgium's Hazard that made the goal.
It was the first home game since alleged racist taunts against Manchester City's Raheem Sterling prompted an outcry and Chelsea banned four fans.
Chelsea Chairman Bruce Buck took a page in the programme to condemn racism and the atmosphere in the ground was lively but appeared good humoured with no added security in evidence.
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What time does it start?
Chelsea vs Bournemouth kicks off at 7:45pm (GMT)
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on TV or online in the UK but Independent Sport will keep you up to date with all the goals as they fly in via our live blog.
Player to watch…
Olivier Giroud: The French World Cup-winner went on a run of four goals in three Europa League games, but has rarely seen minutes in the Premier League this season. However, with injuries to Alvaro Morata and Eden Hazard, it's likely that the Frenchman will be called up for the match of Maurizio Sarri is intent on taking the competition seriously.
Form guide…
Chelsea: WLWDW
Bournemouth: LLWLL
Odds…
Chelsea to win: 1/3
Bournemouth to win: 8/1
Draw: 4/1
Half-time verdict
So far, so good for Spurs at the Emirates. Mauricio Pochettino's side lead their north London rivals after a 20th minute goal from Son Heung-min.
Paulo Gazzaniga has had a fairly impressive half for Spurs. He denied Henrikh Mkhiyaryan with a good save early on and it wasn't long until Spurs got their opener.
It was the Spurs goalkeeper who started the attack for Spurs with a quick clearance. The ball fell to Alli, who played an excellent pass through to Son and the forward finished excellently.
Moussa Sissoko had a huge chance to make it two but blazed over from just inside the box. Arsenal finished the half well but it's Spurs who lead. Arsenal 0-1 Spurs.
At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea will be disappointed to not be ahead having missed a host of early chances.
Bournemouth have certainly grown into the match though and had some good opportunities of their own towards the end of the half. Chelsea 0-0 Bournemouth.
Son enjoyed that goal
Here's Son just after he put Spurs in front at the Emirates.
The second half begins at Chelsea
We're underway again at Stamford Bridge.
A change for Arsenal
Laurent Koscielny is on for Henrikh Mkhitaryan at half-time.
We're underway again at the Emirates
Arsenal look to have switched to a back three.
47 minutes: Arsenal 0-1 Spurs
Sokratis, Koscielny and Xhaka have now formed a back three for Arsenal and it seems Aaron Ramsey has been given a more advanced role in midfield.
49 minutes: Chelsea 0-0 Bournemouth
Barkley's shot is blocked by Cook and Boruc can gather.
50 minutes: Arsenal 0-1 Spurs
Chance for Arsenal. Iwobi crosses the ball to Maitland-Niles, who's in a lot of space in the box. The England U21 international fails to control his shot and the danger is gone. Arsenal look a lot better in this half.
55 minutes: Chelsea 0-0 Bournemouth
Good play again from Loftus-Cheek, who's looked dangerous all night. The England midfielder cuts inside, plays a one-two with Giroud and fires a shot just wide. Good effort.
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