Chelsea vs Bournemouth as it happened: Eden Hazard and Pedro score as Maurizio Sarri's continues unbeaten start

Relive all the action from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea beat Bournemouth

Chelsea Manager Maurizio Sarri says he's really happy with Ruben Loftus Cheek ahead of their Premier League clash against Bournemouth

Life at Stamford Bridge has started very promisingly for Maurizio Sarri, who has guided Chelsea to three wins in their opening Premier League matches.

Chelsea, however, will not be taking Bournemouth lightly, having lost to them twice at home in their last three league meetings in west London.

Eddie Howe could hand Jefferson Lerma his Premier League debut and will welcome back Adam Smith, who returns from suspension, as they look to maintain their unbeaten start.

We'll have all the latest from Stamford Bridge and around the Premier League:

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Preview

What time does it start?

Kick off at Stamford Bridge is at 15:00 BST

Where can I watch it?

Live coverage will not be shown in the UK as the game falls in the football television blackout, but you can follow live coverage on the Independent. Highlights are available on Match of the Day on BBC One at 22:20 BST.

Past three meetings

31 January 2018, Premier League – Chelsea 0 Bournemouth 3 (Wilson, Stanislas, Ake)

20 December 2017, Carabao Cup – Chelsea 2 (Willian, Morata) Bournemouth 1 (Gosling)

28 October 2017, Premier League – Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 1 (Hazard)

Premier League form guide

Chelsea: WWW

Bournemouth: WWD

Odds

Chelsea to win: 3/10

Bournemouth to win: 9/1

Draw: 5/1

Prediction

Chelsea 2-0 Bournemouth

[1 September 2018 18:02 · Nathan Jacobs]

I can't believe what I'm seeing but Newcastle have improved as City have slowed ever so slightly and the Toon army have taken advantage. 

Fantastic touch from Kenedy who gives the ball to Rondon who takes his time and spots the incoming Yedlin running down the right hand side. 

What a great cross it was to the incoming run of Yedlin and he's smashed it beyond Ederson. 

Well, well, well. I didn't see that one coming, I must say. 

[1 September 2018 18:03 · Nathan Jacobs]

32 mins: City have a corner and are keeping the ball once again but the early positive runnings have definitely slowed a touch. 

[1 September 2018 18:03 · Nathan Jacobs]

33 mins: Free-kick to City. 

[1 September 2018 18:05 · Nathan Jacobs]

34 mins: Corner now... 

[1 September 2018 18:06 · Nathan Jacobs]

35 mins: Corner falls to Fernandinho who's the first man but it bounces off him and out into touch. 

35 minutes played and Newcastle are still level with City. 

[1 September 2018 18:09 · Nathan Jacobs]

38 mins: Great work from Perez should've resulted in a Newcastle corner but Stones covered himself well and City get the goal kick. 

[1 September 2018 18:13 · Nathan Jacobs]

42 mins: Positive play from Sterling leads to a Manchester City free-kick but that seems harsh as the ball was won fairly. 

What can they offer from here?

[1 September 2018 18:14 · Nathan Jacobs]

43 mins: Walker's Freekick is punched out by the commanding Dubravka and Newcastle regroup. 

Improved as the game went on. 

[1 September 2018 18:16 · Nathan Jacobs]

45 mins: David Silva was slipped in behind the Newcastle defence and he whipped in a strong ball to the box which Dubravka pushed straight back into the box. 

No City players around him to pick up the pieces though. 

1 minute of additional time. 

[1 September 2018 18:20 · Nathan Jacobs]

HALF TIME: Manchester City 1-1 Newcastle United 

A slightly surprising halftime scoreline at the Etihad as Manchester City are being held by Newcastle after taking an early lead. 

Raheem Sterling gave the Citizens the lead with a well taken right-footed curler but Newcastle hit back from a great goal of their own as a marauding Yedlin fired beyond Ederson. 

Newcastle really improved as the half went on and will be really proud of their performance so far.