Sat Sep 14 23:17:28 UTC 2024: ## Chelsea Edge Past Bournemouth Thanks to Late Nkunku Goal
**Bournemouth, England** – Chelsea secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, thanks to a late goal from substitute Christopher Nkunku.
The match was a tight affair, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut chances in the first half. Bournemouth, unbeaten in their previous three matches, had a golden opportunity to take the lead when Evanilson was awarded a penalty, but his spot kick was saved by Robert Sanchez.
The Blues, under new manager Enzo Maresca, made a bold move at halftime, introducing loan signing Jadon Sancho, who immediately injected energy and dynamism into the Chelsea attack. Sancho’s impact was felt almost immediately, and his precise pass in the 86th minute found Nkunku, who coolly slotted the ball past Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers.
Sancho’s impressive performance, capped off with a Man of the Match award, showcased his potential to be a key player for Chelsea this season.
The victory puts Chelsea on seven points, just one point behind the top four after four games. Bournemouth, on the other hand, remain unbeaten but slip to 11th place with five points.
The Blues face another early-season test next Saturday when they travel to West Ham, while Bournemouth will be looking to bounce back against a daunting trip to Liverpool.
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