Christopher Nkunku came off the bench to deliver a late winner as Chelsea secured a hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Bournemouth. The match, which saw an intense battle throughout, ended with a dramatic finish courtesy of Nkunku’s clinical strike, assisted by debutant Jadon Sancho.
Evanilson missed a crucial penalty for Bournemouth, while Marcus Tavernier and Ryan Christie both struck the woodwork, adding to the tension. But as the clock ticked down, Chelsea’s substitutes made the difference.
Sancho, showing his creative flair on his debut, cut inside from the left wing and delivered a perfect pass to Nkunku inside the box. With quick footwork, Nkunku spun around his defender and slotted the ball into the bottom corner, marking his first league goal of the season.
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The victory capped off a thrilling night on the south coast, with the match also setting a record for the number of yellow cards – a staggering 14 were handed out. Chelsea’s disciplined performance helped them maintain their unbeaten run on the road, moving them up to seventh in the Premier League standings.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth’s unbeaten start to the season came to an end, leaving them 11th in the table after a tightly contested affair.
This crucial win further boosts Chelsea’s momentum, and fans will be eager to see how they continue their campaign in the coming weeks.
