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Premier League: Blues Draw Against Cherries At Stamford Bridge

Chelsea salvaged a 2-2 draw at home to Bournemouth thanks to Reece James’ free kick in the fifth minute of stoppage time but saw its winless run in the league extend to five games. Cole Palmer put Chelsea ahead with a cheeky finish in the 13th minute for his 14th goal of the season, only for Bournemouth to respond as Antoine Semenyo won a penalty — converted by Justin Kluivert — and smashed home a rising finish in the 68th.

English Premier League soccer Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth match: Jadon Sancho
EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Jadon Sancho talks with Bournemouth's Lewis Cook at the end of the match | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

Chelsea's Jadon Sancho, right, talks with Bournemouth's Lewis Cook at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge stadium, in London.

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English Premier League soccer Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth match: Reece James
EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Reece James reacts after scoring his side's second goal | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

Chelsea's Reece James reacts after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge stadium, in London.

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English Premier League soccer Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth match: Enzo Fernandez
EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez challenges for the ball with Bournemouth's Justin Kluivert | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, right, challenges for the ball with Bournemouth's Justin Kluivert during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge stadium, in London.

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English Premier League soccer Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth match: Mark Travers
EPL 2024-25: Bournemouth's goalkeeper Mark Travers saves | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

Bournemouth's goalkeeper Mark Travers saves during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge stadium, in London.

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English Premier League soccer Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth match: Lewis Cook
EPL 2024-25: Bournemouth's Lewis Cook challenges for the ball with Chelsea's Jadon Sancho | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

Bournemouth's Lewis Cook, left, challenges for the ball with Chelsea's Jadon Sancho during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge stadium, in London.

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English Premier League soccer Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth match: Nicolas Jackson
EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson attempts a goal | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson, second from left, attempts a goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge stadium, in London.

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English Premier League soccer Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth match: Cole Palmer
EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Cole Palmer challenges for the ball with Bournemouth's Illya Zabarnyi | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

Chelsea's Cole Palmer, left, challenges for the ball with Bournemouth's Illya Zabarnyi during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge stadium, in London.

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English Premier League soccer Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth match: Nicolas Jackson
EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson challenges for the ball with Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson, second from right, challenges for the ball with Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge stadium, in London.

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English Premier League soccer Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth match: Enzo Fernandez
EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, right, attempts a goal | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, right, attempts a goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge stadium, in London.

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English Premier League soccer Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth match: Marc Cucurella
EPL 2024-25: Chelsea's Marc Cucurella challenges for the ball with Bournemouth's David Brooks | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

Chelsea's Marc Cucurella, left, challenges for the ball with Bournemouth's David Brooks during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge stadium, in London.

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