Chelsea Struggle For A Draw Against Bournemouth At Stamford Bridge

Looking for a response to a mid-season malaise that has seen Chelsea slip out of the title race, the Blues made a fast start in their return to Premier League action, taking the lead against Bournemouth in the 13th minute.
A delicate reverse pass from Nicolas Jackson found Cole Palmer, who displayed his typical ice-cold composure in front of goal, sitting down Mark Travers as he feigned to shoot before tucking home with ease.

The hosts should have doubled their advantage on the stroke of half-time but once again, Jackson failed to make the most of his opportunity, heading Palmer’s inviting cross straight at Travers from point-blank range before turning the follow-up wide.
It didn’t take long for Bournemouth to punish Chelsea for that miss, capitalising on a misjudged Moises Caicedo challenge on Antoine Semenyo to score from the resultant penalty.
No Premier League side has scored more goals from substitutes, and having come on for the injured James Hill in the 23rd minute, Kluivert made no mistake from the spot to level the scores.

Chelsea pushed for an equalizer and eventually found one in stoppage time when returning captain Reece James swept in a free-kick to earn his side a point.
The hosts had settle for a 2-2 draw againts a resurgent Bournemouth.