Christopher Nkunku came off the bench to score an 86th-minute winner as Chelsea edged past Bournemouth 1-0 in a tense Premier League match. The game, which set a Premier League record with 14 yellow cards, was a hard-fought contest with both teams coming close.
Bournemouth dominated the first half, hitting the woodwork twice through Marcus Tavernier and Ryan Christie. They also missed a crucial penalty after Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez saved Evanilson’s spot-kick, keeping the score level.
Despite Bournemouth’s attacking threat, Chelsea’s defense held firm, and Nkunku’s late strike, following a clever assist from debutant Jadon Sancho, secured all three points for the Blues. This victory marks Chelsea’s second away win of the season, moving them up to seventh in the table, while Bournemouth suffered their first defeat and sit in 11th place.
Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola expressed disappointment in his team’s missed chances, but Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca praised his side’s resilience and Sancho’s impact off the bench.
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