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Chelsea Dominate to Beat Bournemouth on Premier League Return

Chelsea marked their return to Premier League action in style with a convincing 2-0 win over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.

As reported by ESPN, Graham Potter’s side, who had not won in the league at home since Oct. 8, struck twice in quick succession early in the first half through Kai Havertz and Mason Mount before easing to a comfortable conclusion against a rusty-looking Bournemouth side.

Chelsea dominated proceedings from the outset and were swift in scoring their first Premier League goal since October. Mount’s probing pass on 16 minutes set Raheem Sterling free on the right wing. He delivered a perfect low ball into Havertz who dispatched under the scrambling Mark Travers.

Bournemouth, watched on by new co-owner and American actor Michael B. Jordan, momentarily responded well, but it did not take long for Chelsea to regain full control and Mount doubled their lead eight minutes later.

Bournemouth had their best chance 11 minutes from time. Denis Zakaria’s ball was cut out in midfield, allowing the visitors to break forward in numbers, but Ryan Christie could only fire into the legs of Kepa from an acute angle to sum up a disappointing evening for Gary O’Neil’s side, despite their improved second half display.

The victory sends Chelsea up to eighth in the Premier League. Bournemouth sit 16th, three points from the relegation zone.

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