English Premier League: Christopher Nkunku's Late Goal Helps Chelsea Win 1-0 Against AFC Bournemouth - In Pics

Christopher Nkunku scored a late goal to secure a 1-0 away win against Bournemouth in a game that saw a Premier League record of 14 yellow cards. Bournemouth had several chances, with their £40m record signing Evanilson missing a great opportunity to score his first Premier League goal from a penalty that was saved by Robert Sanchez in the first half. Despite Bournemouth constantly pressuring Chelsea's defence and hitting the woodwork twice through Marcus Tavernier and Ryan Christie, Nkunku managed to score the winning goal after a pass from debutant Jadon Sancho. The game set a new record for the most yellow cards in a Premier League match, with a total of 14 (6 for Bournemouth and 8 for Chelsea), surpassing the previous record of 12 in a match between Chelsea and Tottenham in 2016, and Wolves and Newcastle in 2010.

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Updated on: 15 September 2024 12:35 pm

English Premier League: Chelsea vs Bournemouth Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku, center, shakes hands with Bournemouth's Hamed Traore, right, after the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England.

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Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku, celebrates after scored a goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England.

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Chelsea's Jadon Sancho, right, is challenged by Bournemouth's Hamed Traore during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England.

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EPL: Bournemouth vs Chelsea Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Bournemouth's Marcos Senesi, left, fights for a ball with Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku, center, during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England.

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EPL 2024: Chelsea vs Bournemouth Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Chelsea's Marc Cucurella, left, and Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen leaps up for a header during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England.

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EPL 2024: Bournemouth vs Chelsea Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Bournemouth's Evanilson reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England.

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Chelsea's goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, left, receives a yellow card during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England.

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English Premier League Soccer Match: Bournemouth vs Chelsea Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Bournemouth's Marcus Tavernier, right, attempts a shot at goal as blocked by Chelsea's Axel Disai during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England.

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Bournemouth's Marcus Tavernier, right, fights for a ball with Chelsea's Noni Madueke during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England.

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Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez, left, fights for a ball with Chelsea's Noni Madueke during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England.