Chelsea v Bournemouth – story of the match
Chelsea were stunned at home.
Bournemouth scored three goals in 16 remarkable second-half minutes to record a staggering 3-0 victory against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening.
Callum Wilson opened the scoring for the visitors shortly after the interval before Junior Stanislas doubled their lead with 64 minutes on the clock.
Former Chelsea defender Nathan Ake then netted a third moments later to stun Antonio Conte’s toothless side on a night to forget for the Premier League champions.
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Star man – Callum Wilson
Bournemouth were arguably the better team in a goalless first half and they quickly took control of the game in the second period, thanks largely to forward Wilson. The 25-year-old led the line well, broke the deadlock after an excellent one-two with Jordon Ibe, and then laid on the second for Stanislas. He has now been directly involved in six goals in his last six Premier League appearances, scoring four times and providing two assists.
Moment of the match
Having taken a surprise, yet deserved, lead at Stamford Bridge, Bournemouth duo Wilson and Stanislas conjured up a memorable second. Wilson held up the ball superbly on the left wing, linked up well with his team-mate before slipping Stanislas through on goal for him to poke the ball home through the legs of Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Data point
Chelsea suffered their biggest defeat at Stamford Bridge under Antonio Conte as Bournemouth scored three times in a Premier League away game against a ‘top six’ opponent for the first time.
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Ratings
Bournemouth: Asmir Begovic 7, Simon Francis 6, Steve Cook 7, Nathan Ake 8, Ryan Fraser 6, Charlie Daniels 7, Lewis Cook 7, Dan Gosling 6, Jordon Ibe 7, Callum Wilson 8, Junior Stanislas 7. Subs: Joshua King (on for Stanislas, 71) 6, Marc Pugh (on for Ibe, 83) 5, Lys Mousset (on for Wilson, 90+2) 5.
Who’s up next?
Watford v Chelsea (Premier League, February 5)
Bournemouth v Stoke (Premier League, February 3)
