Here’s a detailed recap of yesterday’s Premier League match between Chelsea and Bournemouth — played on 30December2025at Stamford Bridge:
📊 Final Score
Chelsea 2–2 AFC Bournemouth — a thrilling draw to end the year for both sides. �
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⚽ Key Match Events
Early Blitz in the First Half
6’ – Bournemouth lead: David Brooks opened the scoring early, pouncing on a loose ball in the box to give the visitors an early shock. �
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15’ – Chelsea equalise: Cole Palmer coolly converted a penalty after VAR recommended a review for a foul on Estêvão by Antoine Semenyo. �
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23’ – Chelsea go ahead: Enzo Fernández struck with a powerful finish to put the Blues in front. �
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27’ – Bournemouth level again: Justin Kluivert nodded home to make it 2–2 following a long throw and defensive lapse from Chelsea. �
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After that frenetic burst of goals, neither side could find a winner over the second half. �
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📈 Match Summary
Chelsea
Dominated possession (over 67%) and created numerous chances but couldn’t turn control into a winning scoreline. �
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Estêvão and other attackers threatened repeatedly, but Bournemouth’s goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic made several key saves. �
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Frustration from fans peaked when Cole Palmer — who scored the opener — was substituted in the second half, leading to boos and chants directed at manager Enzo Maresca. �
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Bournemouth
Came into the match as underdogs but struck early and defended resiliently to take a valuable point. �
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Goals from Brooks and Kluivert highlighted their threat from set pieces and long throws. �
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🧠 What It Means
Chelsea drop more points at home and extend their poor run — now just one win in their last seven Premier League games. �
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The draw leaves Chelsea still chasing a spot near the top four — and raises questions over tactical consistency and defensive organization. �
SI
Bournemouth take a morale-boosting result away from Stamford Bridge, climbing further clear of the relegation zone. �
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👟 Standout Performers
Chelsea
Cole Palmer: scored crucial penalty and looked lively in attack. �
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Enzo Fernández: scored superbly to give Chelsea the lead. �
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Bournemouth
David Brooks: smart finish to get his side going. �
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Justin Kluivert: poacher’s finish to secure the draw. �
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📋 Tactical Notes
Chelsea continued to struggle with defending long throws and set pieces, a repeated issue this season. �
The Sun
Bournemouth showed good organisation and hit Chelsea on the break and from aerial situations. �
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