Christopher Nkunku got here off the bench to attain the winner 4 minutes from time as Chelsea floor out a 1-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday. The Blues rode their luck on the Vitality Stadium as Robert Sanchez saved a first-half penalty from Evanilson and Bournemouth twice hit the woodwork. But the energy in depth from Chelsea’s bloated squad, assembled for over 1 billion kilos ($1.3 billion) in switch charges, paid off late on. Jadon Sancho, launched as a half-time substitute, impressed on his first look since becoming a member of from Manchester United on the ultimate day of the switch window.
Nkunku span onto Sanchez’s cross and produced a scientific low end for his first Premier League purpose of the season.
There was nonetheless time for a Premier League document to be set as referee Anthony Taylor dished out 14 yellow playing cards, surpassing the earlier excessive of 12.
However, Chelsea will care little concerning the fractious nature of a scrappy recreation as victory lifts Enzo Maresca’s males as much as seventh with seven factors from their opening 4 video games.
“You can’t come right here and win with out getting your shirt soiled,” mentioned Maresca on his aspect’s capability to battle via their lack of cohesion after one other turbulent summer time within the switch market.
Sancho was one in all 10 new signings after bringing to an finish his disastrous spell at United.
However, the England worldwide shone on mortgage at Borussia Dortmund within the second half of final season, serving to the German giants attain the Champions League ultimate.
“First of all it’s superb to make my debut for Chelsea. Just being again enjoying I’m very grateful,” mentioned Sancho.
“I’ve been working onerous for this second and I’m simply comfortable that I bought my probability.”
It was a case of what may need been for Bournemouth as Marcus Tavernier and Ryan Christie hit the woodwork, both aspect of document signing Evanilson’s missed spot-kick.
“We had extra every part, extra pictures, extra corners however on the finish what actually issues is to attain and so they did it on the finish,” mentioned Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola.
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