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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
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Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
The atmosphere is great, especially when Thiago Silva touches the ball. What a servant he has been for Chelsea.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Semenyo has been the man at the end of all of Bournemouth's chance so far but can't add the finishing touch. He takes a touch then unleashes a wild shot over the bar.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
It is a strong start for Chelsea and Jackson who took a delightful touch then drove a shot that was flicked past the post by Neto.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Well, for one last time at Stamford Bridge this season kick-off is fast approaching and Chelsea will be keen to put the pressure on their north London rivals Tottenham, with a win against Bournemouth today.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
With Chelsea’s misfortune around a full-back getting a red card, Bournemouth have their own suspended full-back returning. Kerkez missed the last three games after his red card against Wolves and he has been impressive in his first season in England. Luis Sinisterra and Ryan Fredericks remain out and Iraola has benched top goalscorer Solanke for Unal.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
It is an emotional day for Chelsea, who say goodbye to Thiago Silva; he won the Champions League with them in his four-year spell at the club but will be going back to Fluminense after this farewell game. As for the rest of the squad, well James got a rash red card in Chelsea’s 2-1 win against Brighton meaning he won’t be featuring and Mudryk also misses the game due to concussion protocols, so Sterling takes his place.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Subs: Philip Billing, Romain Faivre, James Hill, Lloyd Kelly, Dango Ouattara, Alex Scott, Adam Smith, Dominic Solanke, Marc Travers.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH (4-2-3-1): Neto; Max Aarons, Ilya Zabarnyi, Marcos Senesi, Milos Kerkez; Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook; Antoine Semenyo, Justin Kluivert, Marcus Tavernier, Enes Unal.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Subs: Marcus Bettinelli, Cesare Casadei, Carney Chukwuemeka, Levi Colwill, Axel Disasi, Alfie Gilchrist, Malo Gusto, Christopher Nkunku, Lesley Ugochukwu.
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