Chelsea and Bournemouth have both been unimpressive this season and dating back into the Spring of last season. In their last encounter in May/23, Chelsea won the day 3-1. Since then, Chelsea spent millions to get back to what they consider their rightful place. It will start to pay dividends on Sunday.
Newcomer Caicedo should play and is starting to make his presence known. Jackson has had so many shots that against a leaky Bournemouth defense they will finally find their mark. Fernandez leads the EPL in passes into the final 3rd, passes into the penalty area, progressive passes, through balls and shot creating actions. Only two clubs have more touches in the penalty area than Chelsea. Bournemouth has the 6th most saves in the EPL and the 4th most goals conceded so they are vulnerable All of the above is a perfect storm for Chelsea to finally convert on the plethora of shots that they have produced so far.
Bournemouth’s only win at home in their last 6 was against relegated Leeds, to go with 4 losses and they are 0-2-6 in their last 8 overall in EPL play.
Chelsea’s record isn’t a whole lot better, but this should be the beginning of a turnaround for the new look Chelsea squad as the pressure is at its peak for them to succeed. Take Chelsea on this one.