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The Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Chelsea was a tightly contested match on the South Coast, ending with Chelsea narrowly clinching a 1-0 win thanks to an 86th-minute strike by Christopher Nkunku. It was a game dominated by yellow cards, with Bournemouth picking up a total of six bookings, while Chelsea added eight to their name. Both teams struggled to convert opportunities throughout the match, but Chelsea ultimately made the breakthrough late on.
The match was marked by an imbalanced possession statistic, with Chelsea controlling 67% of the ball compared to Bournemouth’s 33%. Despite the overwhelming possession, Chelsea had difficulty breaking down Bournemouth’s resilient defence, but their persistence paid off with a late goal. Bournemouth, on the other hand, had fewer chances but defended well for most of the match.
Bournemouth Player Ratings
Bournemouth fought hard, especially in defence, but couldn’t hold Chelsea off until the final whistle. Goalkeeper Mark Travers had a solid performance with a rating of 6.3, making key saves to keep his side in the game. Defensively, Ilya Zabarnyi stood out with a 6.5 rating, while left-back Milos Kerkez was Bournemouth’s highest-rated player with a commendable 6.8.
In midfield, Joe Rothwell and Lewis Cook worked tirelessly to disrupt Chelsea’s play but struggled to control the game, earning them ratings of 6.1 and 6.0, respectively. Up front, Bournemouth lacked cutting edge, with the likes of Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo not making a significant impact, both rated at 6.1 and 6.0.
Here are the player ratings for Bournemouth:
Chelsea Player Ratings
Chelsea dominated possession and eventually found their way to goal, with Christopher Nkunku’s introduction proving pivotal. Goalkeeper Robert Sánchez was the standout performer for Chelsea, earning a stellar 9.2 rating after keeping a clean sheet and making several crucial saves. In defence, Wesley Fofana put in a strong display with a 7.3, helping his side maintain stability at the back.
In midfield, Moisés Caicedo and Renato Veiga were industrious, both earning solid 6.9 ratings for their contributions on both sides of the ball. However, Chelsea’s front line struggled, with Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, and Pedro Neto each rated at 6.0 or below, reflecting their difficulty in breaking down Bournemouth’s defence.
Here are the player ratings for Chelsea:
Best Player of the Match - Robert Sánchez
Chelsea’s goalkeeper Robert Sánchez was the best player on the pitch, with a match-saving performance that kept Bournemouth from scoring. His 9.2 rating highlights his key role in securing the win for his team, with multiple critical saves, especially in the first half.
Worst Player on the Pitch - Pedro Neto
Pedro Neto struggled to make an impact for Chelsea in this match, finishing with the lowest rating of 5.3. Playing on the left wing, Neto found it difficult to break through Bournemouth's defence and was largely ineffective in attack.
