Chelsea back to winning ways against Bournemouth.
- Ibidunni Doyinsola
- Dec 27, 2022
- 1 min read

Chelsea's first match after the FIFA WORLD CUP was against Bournemouth, Chelsea has lost three Premier League matches and four matches in all competitions coming into this game. Bournemouth were hoping to continue their good form against Chelsea in the Premier League, they haven't lost to Chelsea in three Premier League games.
The match was officiated by Simon Hooper, Chelsea dominated from kick-off, Havertz put Chelsea ahead in the 16th minute and Mason Mount scored a screamer to double Chelsea’s lead in the 24th minute. Chelsea kept applying pressure on Bournemouth's defence but could not get a third.
Chelsea thought their effort finally paid off after Pulisic found the back of the net for Chelsea in the 44th minute but the goal was cancelled by VAR.
Bournemouth was better off in the second half, created more chances but could not find a way past Kepa, Bournemouth's best chance came in the 95th minute but Solanke glanced the header wide.
The match brought Chelsea’s run of three games without a win to an end. Chelsea moved up to eighth place in the Premier League level on point with Brighton and a point behind Liverpool.



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