Chelsea Snatch Late 1-0 Victory Over Bournemouth with Sancho’s Assist and Nkunku’s Finish ⚽💥

In a thrilling encounter at the Vitality Stadium, Chelsea secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bournemouth thanks to a late goal from Christopher Nkunku, set up by debutant Jadon Sancho. Despite being under pressure for most of the game, with Bournemouth hitting the woodwork twice and missing a crucial penalty, Chelsea managed to pull off a win in the dying moments.

The game saw Robert Sanchez redeem himself after a poor backpass led to a penalty for Bournemouth, but the goalkeeper denied Evanilson from the spot to keep the score level. Jadon Sancho, who recently joined Chelsea on loan from Manchester United, made a big impact in his first appearance by providing the assist for Nkunku’s decisive goal.

The match was intense, with both sides receiving a total of 14 yellow cards, setting a new Premier League record. Despite Bournemouth’s attacking efforts, including Marcus Tavernier and Ryan Christie striking the woodwork, they couldn’t find the back of the net.

Chelsea now moves up to 7th place in the league, while Bournemouth’s unbeaten run comes to an end.

Key Moments:

• Penalty Save: Robert Sanchez stopped Evanilson’s penalty to keep Chelsea in the game.
• Nkunku’s Goal: Christopher Nkunku scored his first league goal of the season, sealing Chelsea’s victory.
• Sancho’s Assist: On his Chelsea debut, Jadon Sancho provided a crucial assist for the winning goal.

Chelsea’s coach, Enzo Maresca, praised the impact of both Sancho and Nkunku, expressing excitement over Sancho’s potential and how he fits into Chelsea’s attacking strategy.